Russia: TMK expecting stable pipes demand

In 2019-2022 demand for large diameter pipes in Russia will remain at the level of 1.9-2.1 million tons. According to TMK, last year pipe consumption grew by 25%, to some 2 million tons. Gazprom will be the main buyer, accounting for 63-66% of all purchases. The second largest consumer – the state company Transneft –…

Russia: TMK Q4 2018 IFRS EBITDA up

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of pipe producer TMK increased by 9% QoQ, to $179 million, while revenue grew by 5%, to $1.264 billion in October-December 2018, as calculated under International Financial Reporting Standards. The gross profit rose by 1%, to $224 million, while the EBITDA margin remained unchanged at 14%, it…

Russia: MMK metal shipments to TMK up in 2018

The meeting of the coordinating council of Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) and TMK was held in Magnitogorsk. The representatives of both companies reviewed their joint work in 2018 and discussed future collaboration. According to the results of 2018, 504,600 tons of MMK’s flat steel products were shipped to TMK’s pipe mill. This represents…