Russia: Severstal-Balakovo output up in H1 2018
In January-June Severstal – Bar Works Balakovo produced over 450 thousand tons of steel, up by 34% YoY. The company also increased bars output by 27%, to 400 thousand tons. Sales volumes reached 400 thousand tons. Domestic market accounted for 94% of the purchases. The rest was exported. The widening of the sales market (to…