Ukraine reduced exports and imports in 2012, usage fell 12%

摘要

Ukraine decreased steel exports, imports and its own consumption last year, but the country's imports fell less markedly than consumption and exports, Platts learnt from Kiev-based analyst UkrPromZovnishEkspertiza. Last year, Ukraine exported 22.44 million metric tons of steel products or 78% of its 28.9 million mt output. The exports decreased by almost 7% from 24.1 million mt in 2011.