Russia: metal output in January-August 2019
In January-August Russia produced 34.1 million tons of pig iron, down by 1.9% YoY. In August the output dropped by 0.8% YoY, but grew by 1.3% MoM. According to the Federal Service of State Statistics, Russia produced 39.4 million tons of unalloyed steel and semi-finished products, down by 1.1% YoY. In August the manufacture decreased…