Russia: seamless pipes market to grow in 2018

In 2018 Russia will increase seamless pipes exports by 24% YoY, to 715 thousand tons. According to the Pipe Industry Development Fund, Kazakhstan is the main importer, accounting for 25.4% of all purchases, or 181 thousand tons. Seamless pipes deliveries to Kazakhstan in January-September grew by 30% YoY, to 141 thousand tons valued at $146.5…