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September 2015 | Steel Raw Materials


Ukrainian producers suffer persistent disruptions: Iron Metallics Market Analysis


Increases in Ukrainian pig iron output in July were predominately attributable to elevated production from the Illyich and Alchevsk facilities, yet both facilities remain highly susceptible to raw material shortages.

Ukrainian merchant pig iron output rose 41% month-on-month in July reaching 160kt. In fact, despite several facilities raising output, those particularly in the east of Ukraine remain highly vulnerable to output disruptions owing to inconsistent supplies of raw materials. More pertinently, output remains 38% down y/y over the first seven months of 2015, as facilities have struggled to maintain consistent production levels. MBR understands that despite talks on the implementation of the February Minsk II ceasefire agreement, fighting along the Donbas front line is persisting. The Donbas region remains a critical raw materials...

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