Ukraine's Azovstal to cut plate exports 3%
World Steel News 21.7.2014
In July, Ukraine's Azovstal will reduce exports of hot-rolled plates by 3% to 70,000 t comparing with June.
According to Metal Expert, traditional markets are Turkey and the EU.
Azovstal will sell about 30,000 t domestically, 3% down m-o-m. Of that volume 23,000 t will be directed to Khartsyzsk Pipe, 18% down m-o-m. Shipments outside Metinvest Group will double to reach 7,000 t.
Azovstal's overall plate shipments will total 100,000 t in July, which is 3% less than in June (including unfulfilled orders left from June and July).