Kazakhstan: wrought iron pipe plant launched

The largest industrial object was launched in the industrial zone of Almaty on the eve of the 30th anniversary of Independence of Kazakhstan. Almaty Mayor Bakytzhan Sagintayev took part in the opening ceremony of the wrought iron pipe plant and congratulated the plant staff and authorities on the 30th anniversary of Independence. He noted that…

Russia: pipe exports down in H1 2019

In January-June Russia exported 1.7 million tons of pipes valued at $808 million, down by 26% and by 51% YoY respectively. According to the customs statistics, Kazakhstan remains the main importer of Russian pipes, accounting for 41.6%, up 2.6-fold. It is followed by the US (15.7%, up 1.7-fold) and Belarus (11%, down by 1.6%). The…