In January-October Kazakhstan exported 285.3 thousand tons of coated rolled metal to Russia, up by 9.2% YoY. Galvanized steel exports went up by 13.3% YoY, to 193.1 thousand tons. The average price for galvanized steel on the border between Russia and Kazakhstan in October totaled $725.7 per ton, up by 30% YoY. Polymeric-coated steel exports…
The European Union has imposed a 12.5% antidumping duty on rebars and rolled wire produced by the Belarus Iron and Steel Works for 5 years. The duty was imposed following the complaint of Eurofer. The volume of the duty is preliminary, the investigation will last for 6 months. According to the statement, the Belarus rebars…
In November bulk 6% moisture coke output in Ukraine decreased by 6.7% MoM, or by 70 thousand tons, to 978 thousand tons. In January-November Ukraine produced 11725 thousand tons of bulk coke, up by 10.9% YoY, or by 1153 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)
The Republic of Khakasia intends to start producing steel rope at the Abaz monocity. The project presupposes the creation of 2 lines to produce 3.5-35 mm diameter rope (GOST 2688-80, 7688-80, 3077-80). Siemens will supply the equipment. Steel rope production will start in 5 years. (Ukrainian metal)
NLMK Group, an international steelmaking company with operations in Russia, the USA and EU member states, announces the appointment of Renaud Moretti as CEO of NLMK Europe Strip, the division that includes NLMK La Louviere, NLMK Strasbourg and the service center NLMK Manage. The division was previously managed by Ben de Vos, who is now…
In January-November ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih produced 5.146 million tons of rolled metal, 5.727 million tons of steel and 5.535 million tons of pig iron, all up by 7.7%, 5.1% and 12% YoY respectively. Sinter output reached 9.55 million tons, that of coke – 1.84 million tons, up by 8.9% and 6.2% YoY respectively, while iron…
In January 2017 Ukraine will produce 2 million tons of steel, 2 million tons of pig iron and 1.8 million tons of rolled metal, according to Ukrmetallurgprom. For December the company forecast 2 million tons of pig iron, 2.1 million tons of steel and 1.8 million tons of rolled metal. In 2016 Ukraine is expected…
In January-November Ukraine imported $817 million worth of coal from Russia. According to the State Fiscal Service, total imports reached $1.29 billion, with exports on the level of $43.28 million. The main importers in the given period were Slovenia ($25.8 million), Russia ($7.5 million) and Turkey ($7.1 million). In January-November Ukraine imported $817.4 million worth…