Zaporizhstal has sent a letter to its international partners and operators of seaports asking them to check metal coming from Russia, as there is a high probability that the metal has been stolen from Ukraine. The company has also asked to inform it of the attempts to sell such products. Zaporizhstal asks to pay attention…
In January-June, the Ukrtruboprom association enterprises decreased pipe output by 27.1% YoY, to 226.9 thousand tons. In particular, Interpipe Niko Tube manufacture dropped by 14%, Trubostal – by 44.4%, Centravis – by 25% (stainless steel pipes) and Interpipe NMTZ – by 37.6% (electric welded pipes). At the beginning of the year, pipe plants increased output…
In January-June, Ukraine exported 28.7 thousand tons of metal scrap, down 8-fold YoY. Imports dropped 8.4-fold, to 1.5 thousand tons. Scrap procurement fell by 64.1%, to 710 thousand tons. Metal companies received 659.4 thousand tons of scrap, down by 60.1%. As of July 1, stocks amounted to 60 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)
A Metinvest enterprise in Zaporizhzhya has developed a structure of a module cover for dugouts that has defence functions and can simplify military logistics. The metal special shelter with the size of 2×6 meters is used to fortify trenches, provide additional protection and save lives of Ukrainian military. To produce the cover, Metinvest specialists have…
Centravis has published detailed information about its current operation in the condition of the war. The company manufacturing activity is stable. Output targets of cold and hot-rolling shops have been slightly increased thanks to the provision of more billets. Centravis continues using German and Polish ports to ship its products. (Ukrainian metal)
In January-June, Ukraine exported 232.6 thousand tons of ferroalloys, down by 27.2% YoY. According to the State Customs Service, in monetary terms exports have grown by 2%, to $420.5 million. The share of ferroalloys in the overall export structure was 1.85%. The main customers were Poland (55.83%), the Netherlands (9.72%) and Romania (7.05%). (Ukrainian metal)
Since the start of the Russian invasion, Kametstal has provided work for 756 new specialists. Despite the drop in manufacture, the company shops continue producing steel for the country and needs new specialists. The company still offers job places for hot-rolling mill, blast furnace, excavator and crane operators, refractory materials specialists, etc. (Ukrainian metal)
In January-June, Ukraine exported 634 thousand tons of pig iron, down by 57.1% YoY. According to the State Customs Service, in monetary terms exports have fallen by 53.6%, to $335.6 million. USA was the main buyer with the share of 34.4%, followed by Poland with 32.1% and Turkey with 13.03%. Before the Russian invasion USA…