In October railroad transportation of ferrous metals in Russia totaled 6.1 million tons, down by 1.1% YoY.
Deliveries to the domestic market reached 3.53 million tons, down by 0.6%.
Exports grew by 1.2%, to 2.18 million tons, while imports dropped by 17.8%, to 317.6 thousand tons.
In January-October ferrous metals railroad transportation increased by 8.1% YoY, to 64.32 million tons.
Domestic transportation was 36.16 million tons, up by 8.9%, exports – 23.73 million tons, up by 10.1%, and imports – 3.57 million tons, down by 9.3%. (Ukrainian metal)