Russia: steel imports from Ukraine up in January-February 2017
In January-February Russia imported 252 thousand tons of steel products from Ukraine, up 2.2-fold YoY. According to the Federal Customs Service, the cost of imports reached $150 million, up 3.2-fold YoY. Flat rolled steel accounts for 50% of imports, up 1.64-fold YoY, with value up 3.3-fold. 40% falls on shapes and bars (up 4.5-fold and…