Ukraine: pipe output up in 2023

In 2023, Ukraine produced 495.6 thousand tons of pipes, up by 10.2% YoY. According to Ukrtruboprom, Interpipe Niko Tube increased output by 13.3%, while Trubostal decreased by 42.5%. Ukrtruboisol increased manufacture of electric welded pipes by 43.8%, while Interpipe NMTZ decreased by 53.8%. Centravis increased stainless pipes production by 11.7%, while Oscar decreased by 30.5%.…

Ukraine: scrap prices expected to fall

Following the drop in prices on global markets, Ukraine should also expect the decrease in ferrous scrap prices within weeks, economist Oleksiy Kusch has said. “Global prices for scrap have been falling since late January, by $3-5 per ton every 4 days. Thus, while on February 1 the price was $422 per ton, now it…

Kyrgyzstan: coal exports to Uzbekistan up in 2023

Kyrgyzstan exported 1.066 million tons of black coal to Uzbekistan in 2023, up by 96% YoY. According to the State Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan, the value of exports amounted to $38.009 million, up 2.2-fold. Last year, Uzbekistan emerged as the primary buyer of Kyrgyz black coal. Romania purchased 78,965 tons and the Netherlands bought 37,268…