Ukraine: scrap procurement up in January-May 2021

In January-May, Ukraine procured 1.57 million tons of scrap, up by 35.1% YoY. The growth was due to high purchasing prices of metal companies, as well as increasing activity of exporters. Metal companies received 1354.9 thousand tons of scrap, up by 23.6%. Scrap stocks are estimated at 140-145 thousand tons. Exports amounted to 146.3 thousand…

Ukraine: scrap export up in January-April 2021

In January-April, Ukraine exported 86.98 thousand tons of ferrous scrap (including 37.87 thousand tons in April), up 7.5-fold YoY, valued at $30.7 million, up 10-fold. According to the State Customs Service, imports grew by 36.1%, to 7.76 thousand tons valued at $13.01 million, up 2.1-fold. The main suppliers were Turkey (61.77% in monetary terms), Russia…