Ukraine: ferrous scrap exports up in Q1 2024

In January-March, Ukraine exported 61.261 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up by 52.2% YoY. In monetary terms exports increased by 65.7%, to $19.431 million. According to the State Customs Service, in March exports amounted to 20.80 thousand tons, in February – 23.194 thousand tons and in January – 17.16 thousand tons. The main customer was…

Ukraine: metal structures market to grow

According to the Ukrainian Center of Steel Construction, in 2024 the market of metal structures will grow by 7%, to 85 thousand tons. This will be achieved with the growth of restoration and reconstruction volumes, increase in demand due to the use of metal structures in non-housing construction, infrastructure projects and construction of large logistics…

Kyrgyzstan: ADB predicts increase in gold exports

The Asian Development Bank forecasts gold export growth in 2024-2025, ADB experts have said during the presentation of the Asian Development Review in Bishkek. According to them, the current account deficit is expected to narrow in 2024-2025, as gold exports increase and imports slow due to lower domestic demand and re-exports. (Kazinform)