Ukraine: Zaporizhstal pig iron output up in January-September 2015
In January-September Zaporizhstal pig iron output went up by 8.9% YoY, to 2778.4 thousand tons.
In January-September Zaporizhstal pig iron output went up by 8.9% YoY, to 2778.4 thousand tons.
In September the major receiver of VAT reimbursement among mining-metallurgical companies was ArcelorMittal Kirviy Rih (910.3 million UAH).
Month Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH21.185* min max July 395.97 501.91 August 433.44 504.69 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 31.08.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
Beginning with October the largest mining-metallurgical group of Ukraine – Metinvest – started selling its plate with double certification according to EN 10025-2 and GOST 14637.
Mariupol Ilyich Iron and Steel Works and Zaporizhstal top-managers have entered the race to become the mayor of Mariupol and Zaporozhye respectively.
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR66.478* Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH21.185* min max min max July 339.21 412.87 437.33 437.33 August 339.21 427.69 435.95 435.95 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 31.08.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the…
Ukrainian metal situation will be difficult until the ineffective capacities in China close down.
In January-September Ukraine produced 17.09 million tons of steel, down by 20% YoY.