Russia: Uralelectromed receives new loader

The Uralelectromed subsidiary producing polymetals received a new diesel forklift loader with the lifting capacity of 5 tons. The cost of the machine exceeds 2 million rubles. “The forklift loader conveniently operates both on open spaces and inside. The need for this machine for us is high”, the company automobile department head Vyacheslav Grekhov said.…

Ukraine: ferrous metals export revenue down in January 2020

In January Ukraine received $713.29 million from the exports of ferrous metals, down by 27.2% YoY. According to the State Tax Service, ferrous metals accounted for 17.16% of total exports as opposed to 24.11% in January 2019. In December 2019 ferrous metals export revenue totaled $521.764 million. Imports dropped by 19.6%, to $64.61 million ($93.86…

Ukraine: scrap export down in January 2020

In January Ukraine exported 2,865 thousand tons of scrap, down by 8.8% YoY, valued at $795 thousand, down by 15.1%. According to the State Tax Service, in December 2019, 1,270 thousand tons of scrap were exported. At the same time, in January Ukraine imported 392 tons of scrap, down by 89.8%, valued at $446 thousand,…