Key market events Kazakhstan

摘要

Due to a seasonal downturn in demand in both domestic and export markets, production of flat products fell by 7% in Q4. The most significant output cuts occurred in December, partially because the equipment was stopped after the breakage. After the historical highs seen in July-September, domestic shipments decreased by 17% in Q4, but remained at a high level. What is typical for the end of the construction season, Kazakh consumers reduced purchases of coated products by 25% q-o-q.