Ukraine: scrap export up in H1 2021

In January-June, Ukraine increased export of ferrous scrap 13.7-fold YoY, to 230.97 thousand tons, including 84.63 thousand tons in June. According to the State Customs Service, in monetary terms exports have grown 19.2-fold, to $82.86 million. Imports went up by 36.6%, to 12.55 thousand tons valued at $22.331 million, up 2.1-fold. The main suppliers were…

Ukraine: scrap procurement up in H1 2021

In January-June, Ukraine procured 1.97 million tons of scrap, up by 42.2% YoY. The growth was due to high purchasing prices and the activity of exporters. Deliveries to metal companies went up by 26.3%, to 1653.3 thousand tons. Exports amounted to 230.9 thousand tons, up almost 14-fold YoY. Imports totaled 12.6 thousand tons, up by…