In March metal companies plan to increase output

In March metal output is forecast to increase by 8.5-11.5% to that of the February level. In particular, pig iron output would reach 2600 thousand tons (on average 83.9 thousand tons daily), up by 11.5% compared with February.

Steel smelting would be 2700 thousand tons (87.1 thousand tons a day), up by 8.5% to the February level.

Rolled metal production would increase by 8.5%, to 2420 thousand tons, as to the expected volumes in February (on average 78.1 thousand tons daily).

Iron ore raw materials imports are expected to be on the level of 250 thousand tons, while coking coals – at about 800 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)