Ukraine: scrap export-import in H1 2016

In January-June Ukraine exported 233.37 thousand tons of scrap worth $40.99 million, down by 68.4% and 77.5% YoY respectively. According to the customs statistics, provided by the State Fiscal Service, in June scrap exports totaled 26.78 thousand tons, with 112.57 thousand tons in May and 82.47 thousand tons in April, while in Q1 exports were…

Ukraine: scrap prices to fall

The state enterprise “Ukrpromvneshexpertiza” believes scrap prices to fall in the summer period. Local prices will be on the level of 3300-4100 UAH per ton till mid-July, and 3300-3800 UAH per ton till mid-August. HMS 1&2 CIF Turkey will cost $210-250 per ton. In May – early June scrap price dropped from $325 per ton…

Ukraine: metal works get 20% less scrap

In May Ukraine received 301 thousand tons of scrap while it needed 375 thousand tons. “Scrap deficiency went up 2 times YoY from the year start”, said Interpipe finance director Denis Morozov. The company explains increase of the scrap deficiency in May with the activization of exports. Despite the court decree 113 thousand tons of…

Ukraine: scrap export-import in May 2016

In May Ukraine exported $19.4 million worth of ferrous metals, while imports reached $1.09 million. According to the State Fiscal Service, the largest importer of Ukrainian scrap in May was Turkey ($19.4 million). In January-May Ukraine exported $36.25 million worth of ferrous metals, with imports on the level of $2.87 million. (Ukrainian metal)