In January-June Russia produced 25.9 million tons of pig iron, up by 0.5% YoY.
According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, in June output grew by 0.5% YoY and by 0.1% MoM.
Rolled metal output increased by 2.8% YoY in 6 months, to 31 million tons. In June output dropped by 4.5% MoM, but grew by 6.3% YoY.
Pipes manufacture totaled 6.2 million tons, up by 11.9%. The June output dropped by 3% MoM, but increased by 6.8% YoY. (Ukrainian metal)