Ukraine: scrap exports up in Q1 2021

In January-March, Ukraine increased ferrous metals scrap exports 4.3-fold YoY, to 49.11 thousand tons, including 18.92 thousand tons in March. According to the State Customs Statistics, in monetary terms exports grew 5.7-fold, to $16.65 million. Imports went up by 85.2%, to 5.61 thousand tons valued at $9 million, up 2.5-fold. The main suppliers were Turkey…

Ukraine: Electrostal still idle

Electrostal has been idle since December 2020. In Q1 2020, it produced 29 thousand tons of metal. The company did not operate from January 2020 till mid-March 2020, but then partially resumed operation. After that the company has been operating at the third of its capacity or even less. (Ukrainian metal)