Russia: steel semis exports down in H1 2019
In June Russia exported 1.17 million tons of semi-finished steel products, down by 14% YoY, but up by 4.2% MoM. According to the Federal Customs Statistics, since March exports have been falling. In January-June Russia exported 7.58 million tons of steel semis, down by 7% YoY. Taiwan was the main customer, accounting for 24% of…