In April Russia exported 53 tons of nickel wire, rods and sections, up by 20.4% MoM and by 5.19% YoY.
In 4 months exports grew by 66.2% YoY, to 197.8 tons.
In monetary terms since the start of the year the exports have increased by 55%.
Export prices have grown 2-fold, to $48 per kg.
The main importer was Ukraine, accounting for 48%, followed by Latvia with 20%. (Ukrainian metal)