Ukraine: Interpipe NTZ to diversify exports

In order to minimize risks of losing a part of market, Interpipe NTZ is diversifying its clients portfolio by entering additional foreign markets and improving manufacturing processes. Thus, over the part 10 years, the company has entered the markets of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and India. A problematic issue for the…

Ukraine: AMKR denies blasts and fire after Russian attack

ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih has reported “crisis actions” following a Shakhed attack on February 3. According to the press service representative Wolodymyr Haidash, there was no technogenic accident at the plant, only “certain crisis actions were taken to liquidate the consequences of electricity cut following the Russian attack”. The company denied information on explosions and fire,…

Ukraine: metal consumption up in 2023

In 2023, Ukraine increased metal consumption by 20% YoY. The growth was mostly due to the activation of state projects – restoration of infrastructure, bridges and viaducts, construction of energy shelters. There are also such projects, as, for example, an underground school in Kharkiv. Imports also increased, especially sheets. In March-November 2023, prices for rolled…