Uzbekistan: metallurgy up in H1 2024

In January-June, the metallurgical industry produced goods worth almost 77 trillion soums with annual growth of 8%, the Statistics Agency reported. Meanwhile, supplies of metal products increased by almost 4%. In the first half of the year, Uzbekistan exported non-ferrous metals worth $688.2 million, down by 3.8%. Exports of pig iron and steel decreased by…

Ukraine: metal consumption up in 2023

In 2023, Ukraine increased metal consumption by 20% YoY. The growth was mostly due to the activation of state projects – restoration of infrastructure, bridges and viaducts, construction of energy shelters. There are also such projects, as, for example, an underground school in Kharkiv. Imports also increased, especially sheets. In March-November 2023, prices for rolled…