Russia increased ferrous metals exports

In January – February, Russia increased ferrous metals exports by 3.3% to 5.681 million tons, the Federal Customs Service reports. Steel pipes imports from far abroad increased by 23.7% to 58,000 tons for $115.4 million.

Ferrous metals exports reduced in profit by 0.2% to $3.042 billion. Russia increased supplies to far abroad by 4% to 4.86 million tons for $2.55 billion, and exports to far abroad remained 823.3 million tons for $492.4 million (-16%).