Russia: aluminum and copper exports up in Q1 2019
In January-March, Russia exported 909.2 thousand tons of aluminum, up by 37.1% YoY. According to the Federal Customs Service, the revenue increased by 36.7%, to $1.63 billion. Nickel exports dropped by 7.2%, to 31.2 thousand tons valued at $378.5 million, down by 15.2%, ferrous metals – by 1.1%, to 7.26 million tons at $3.59 billion,…