Metals of Ukraine & Russia: beams (ordinary steel), June 2015
Russian export prices are up by $27.
Ukraine: scrap trade volumes “thin” in H1 2015
The steel production by Ukraine dropped considerably due to the ongoing political instability in the region. More importantly, imports and exports of scrap metals declined during the first half of the current year.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: channel (ordinary steel), June 2015
Ukrainian export prices are down by $25, Russian export prices are up by $20.
Ukraine: steel output down in June 2015
In June Ukraine produced 2003 thousand tons of steel, down by 7.9%, or by 172 thousand tons MoM.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: beams (structural steel), June 2015
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR55.524* min max May 497.08 819.47 June 497.08 819.47 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
DetailsUkraine: shelling threatens output at largest coke plant
The main coke plant of Ukraine’s largest steel producer, Metinvest, is on the verge of halting output after heavy shelling overnight damaged power lines, the company said.
Ukraine: Ferrexpo interim earnings hit by iron ore slump
Ukrainian iron ore miner Ferrexpo said it was cautious about its full-year performance due to weakness in iron ore prices and an uncertain situation in Ukraine, as it reported a 45% fall in its half-year core profit.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: channel (structural steel), June 2015
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR55.524* min max May 543.01 643.87 June 543.01 643.87 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
DetailsUkraine: 2nd BF put into operation at Alchevsk Works
Alchevsk Iron and Steel Works, a part of the Industrial Union of Donbass, has put its second blast furnace into operation.
Metals of Ukraine & Russia: bars (ordinary steel), June 2015
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR55.524* Ukrainian market, $/t, without VAT, EXW, $1/UAH21.015* min max min max May 498.88 498.88 495.02 495.02 June 498.88 498.88 487.45 487.45 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the…
DetailsMetals of Ukraine & Russia: bars (structural steel), June 2015
Month Russian market, $/t, EXW, without VAT, $1/RUR55.524* min max May 576.33 576.33 June 576.33 576.33 * – Ukrainian Hrivna and Russian Rouble exchange rates are as of 30.06.15 according to the National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Ukrainian Metal)
DetailsUkraine: ministers to close 11 coalmines
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine plans to shut down 11 state coalmines.