Ukraine: scrap procurement up in January-May 2021

In January-May, Ukraine procured 1.57 million tons of scrap, up by 35.1% YoY. The growth was due to high purchasing prices of metal companies, as well as increasing activity of exporters. Metal companies received 1354.9 thousand tons of scrap, up by 23.6%. Scrap stocks are estimated at 140-145 thousand tons. Exports amounted to 146.3 thousand…