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…

Ukraine: Metinvest starts supplying metal for first “steel building” construction

Metinvest has started supplying metal for the active stage of construction of the first “steel building” in Ukraine in Mariupol. Azovstal intends to provide over 330 tons of steel structures, with around a hundred to be delivered until the end of May. The frame of the building will be made of metal structures, while the…