In January-September Russia imported 566.3 thousand tons of galvanized steel, up by 24.1% YoY.
According to the customs statistics, Kazakhstan was the major supplier – up by 48.7%, to 264 thousand tons. In September the average price on Russian border was $717 per ton without VAT.
Then comes China with 109 thousand tons, up by 12.9%, and $703 per ton, followed by Ukraine (101 thousand tons, up by 0.3%, $588 per ton). (Ukrainian metal)
