In January Ukrainian metal companies increased revenue from ferrous metals exports by 71.9% YoY, to $654.819 million.
According to the State Fiscal Service, ferrous metals accounted for 21.64% of the total exports as opposed to 18.64% in January 2016.
In December 2016 ferrous metal exports earned Ukraine $621.784 million.
At the same time in January Ukraine increased ferrous metals imports by 42.4% YoY, to $54.5443. In December 2016 Ukraine imported $66.047 million worth of ferrous metals.
Metal wares exports in January increased by 37.7% YoY, to $58.649 million, with $60.965 million in December 2016. (Ukrainian metal)