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Ukraine increases scrap purchases, exports surge
Ukrainian mills increased procurement of ferrous scrap in February compared to January, according to the Ukrainian association of secondary metals, UAVtormet.
The volume purchased increased by 51.6% on-month to 60,500 tonnes, but fell 51.6% on-year, Kallanish notes. Supply of scrap to Ukrainian enterprises was also up 43.3% on-month to 70,800t, but down 73% on-year.
In January-February, procurement of scrap decreased by 70.8% on-year to 152,200t.
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