Ukraine: scrap procurement up in January-February 2021

In January-February, Ukraine procured 639.2 thousand tons of scrap, up by 49.2% YoY. The increase is due to high prices. Scrap deliveries to metal companies grew by 45.7%, to 578.6 thousand tons. Scrap stocks are estimated at 250 thousand tons. Exports amounted to 30.2 thousand tons, up by 300%, while imports increased from 1.6 thousand tons to 3.1 thousand tons.