December 04, 2008

Ukraine’s crude steel output expected to rise 4% to 42.7 million tonnes in 2007

UkrRudProm an association uniting major metal producers reported that Ukraine’s output of crude steel is expected to increase 4% to 42.7 million tonnes in 2007 up from 40.8 million tonnes in 2006.

The association said Ukraine also plans to boost pig iron production this year by 8% to 35.57 million tonnes and to increase rolled metal output by 5% to 36.06 million tonnes.