In January-May Russia produced 25.1 million tons of rolled metal, up by 1.1% YoY.
According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, in May output decreased by 1.8% YoY and by 2.1% MoM.
Pig iron output in January-May was 21.7 million tons, down by 0.2% YoY.
Pipe companies increased output by 10.2% YoY and by 2.7% MoM in May.
In January-May Russia produced 4.3 million tons of steel pipes, sections and fittings, down by 6.6% YoY. (Ukrainian metal)