The hot-rolled metal market is stable now after the local demand increase in spring. According to NLMK, a slight seasonal price decrease is expected at the end of the year.
As to the cold-rolled metal, its consumption in January-July dropped by 2.5% YoY, though at present a seasonal increase in demand is observed.
Demand for galvanized rolled metal decreased by less than 1% YoY. A short-term slight decrease in price is expected in December. (Ukrainian metal)
