Ukraine: titanium ore export down in H1 2020

In January-June, Ukraine decreased titanium-containing ore and concentrate export by 9.6% YoY, to 284.5 thousand tons valued at $68 million, down by 12%. According to the customs statistics, Mexico was the largest customer accounting for 21.1%, followed by Russia (14.91%) and Egypt (13.96%). In 2019, export grew by 3.6% YoY, to 620.9 thousand tons valued…

Ukraine: pipes output down in H1 2020

In January-June, Ukraine produced 408 thousand tons of pipes, down by 29.4% YoY. Enterprises, incorporated in the Ukrtrubprom association, decreased output by 35.9%, to 272.1 thousand tons. In June, 75.4 thousand tons of pipes were produced, including 48.9 thousand tons by the association enterprises. Interpipe NTZ decreased output by 43.1%, to 77 thousand tons, Interpipe…