Ukraine: Economy Ministry launches antidumping investigation against Chinese carbon steel

Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade subordinated to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has launched three antidumping investigations concerning the evasion of paying antidumping duty when importing to Ukraine rolled carbon steel with coating, wire and steel fasteners made in China. The national manufacturers said in their claims that the effect of the antidumping duty…

Ukraine: scrap procurement up in Q1 2025

In January-March, Ukraine procured 505.9 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up by 18.5% YoY. According to UAVtormet, domestic market received 401 thousand tons of scrap, up by 16.4%. Stocks at metal plants as of April 1, amounted to 20-25 thousand tons. Exports grew by 32%, to 80.9 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)

Kazakhstan: metallurgical plant to produce 3 million tons of steel in Zhambyl region

In line with the President’s directive to diversify economy and attract investments, Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region is carrying out comprehensive work to support projects in the manufacturing sector. One such initiative is the construction of a metallurgical plant in the Jibek Joly special economic zone in the Shu district, with the Akim (governor) of Zhambyl region…