Russian coking coal market sees new price

摘要

Russian steel product manufacturers have ramped up their capacity utilization in April counting on a seasonal rise ofconsumer activity. However, suppliers. expectations have failed and the situation has not improved much. Besides,competition with exporters of finished products from Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Turkey has toughened. Under thecircumstances, coke supply is still excessive, despite a slight increase in demand abroad. Availability of cheaperUkrainian products also prevents domestic suppliers. positions from getting stronger.