Ukraine started increasing steel output and in January it grew almost 2-fold. But further growth is hampered not only by logistics, but also by the scrap shortage, that Ukrzaliznytsia could cover. This year, scrap procurement is expected to decrease due to the mined territories and mobilization. State monopolies, which constantly write off outdated equipment, could…
In January, Ukraine procured 118.3 thousand tons of scrap, up by 95.5% YoY. According to UAVtormet, domestic deliveries to the metal plants grew by 93.3%, to 95.5 thousand tons. Exports increased 2.7-fold, to 17.2 thousand tons. Import remained at the traditionally low level – 0.13 thousand tons in January. (Ukrainian metal)
Kazakhstan has imposed a ban on the export of ferrous metals scrap and wastes via the railroad border points of Zhaisan (Aktyubinsk region), Aksu (Kostanay region) and Auyl (Abai region). The decision was taken due to the shortage of raw materials for the domestic processing enterprises and the imposition by neighbouring countries of scrap exports…
A temporary ban on the export of scrap metal and ferrous metals was extended in Kyrgyzstan. The resolution was signed by the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Akylbek Japarov. The ban was imposed for a period of six months. It applies to the export of scrap and waste ferrous metals, ferrous metal ingots for…
Russian occupiers take stolen things, including metal scrap, from the port of Berdyansk, and bring in ammunition and heavy military machines, the deputy head of Berdyansk district council Victor Dudukalov reports. According to him, there is anti-aircraft defence in the port and the shelters are constructed there. “We can clearly say that the port now…
5 enterprises have already received licenses to work with ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhya region. They are Granit, Tavria Metal, AV Vtormet, Lancord as well as the Chiryakov private entrepreneur. Earlier the so-called minister of industry and energy of the occupied part of the region Nikolay Yelantsev visited Granit site.…
In January-November, Ukraine increased scrap procurement by 27% YoY, to 1.127 million tons. Deliveries of scrap to metal plants grew by 8.2%, to 910.9 thousand tons. Exports increased 3.8-fold, to 161 thousand tons, while imports fell from 2.3 thousand tons to 0.9 thousand tons. This year, Ukraine intends to procure 1.25-1.3 million tons of scrap.…
In January-November, Ukraine exported 161.025 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up 3.84-fold YoY, with 14.098 thousand tons exported in November. According to the State Customs Service, exports revenue increased 2.93-fold, to $46.406 million. The main importer was Poland with the share of 85.87%, followed by Greece (8.07%) and Bulgaria (2.35%). (Ukrainian metal)