Russia: metal output down in April 2019
In January-April, Russia produced 20.4 million tons of rolled metal, up by 0.2% YoY, and 17.1 million tons of pig iron, down by 1.1%. In April output dropped by 4.9% MoM and by 4.1% YoY as well as by 3.2% MoM and by 3.5% YoY respectively. Pipe companies decreased output by 2.6% YoY in 4…