Ukraine: coke imports in H1 2016

In H1 2016 Ukraine produced 5.5 million tons of bulk coke, up by 27% YoY. This decreased coke imports by 33%, to 535 thousand tons. ArcelorMittal Kriviy Rih traditionally imports coke from ArcelorMittal Poland, with 382.5 thousand tons imported in H1. Another major supplier is Russia (268.6 thousand tons). But Russian coke is bought by…

Ukraine: coke export-import in September 2016

In September Ukraine imported $25.37 million worth of coke, with exports on the level of $3.9 million. According to the State Fiscal Service, Russia was the main supplier of coke to Ukraine in September ($15.49 million). In January-September Ukraine imported $194.4 million worth of coke, while exports reached $22.45 million. (Ukrainian metal)

Ukraine: metal output in January-September 2016

In January-September Ukraine produced 18.32 million tons of carbon steel, up by 7.4% YoY. Pig iron output went up by 11.75%, to 17.88 million tons, that of rolled metal – by 7.7%, to 16.13 million tons. Ukraine also produced 9.69 million tons of coke, up by 15.1% YoY, and 623.1 thousand tons of steel pipes,…