The main pipe enterprises of Ukraine in January-June 2019 increased production of pipes made of ferrous metals, according to recent data, by 4.3% compared to the same period of 2018, to 564,200 tonnes, while in June they manufactured 87,900 tonnes.
The Ukrtruboprom association told Interfax-Ukraine, in particular the enterprises of the union for January-June 2019 raised production of pipes by 5.8%, to 426,200 tonnes, and in June the output was 66,900 tonnes.
At the same time, Khartsyzsk Pipe Plant (Donetsk region), which is located in the territory not controlled by Ukrainian authorities, is standing idle this year, just like last year.
During this period, the output of pipes at Interpipe Nyzhniodniprovsky Pipe Rolling Plant decreased by 7.9%, to 136,400 tonnes (in June some 24,300 tonnes), at Interpipe Novomoskovsk Pipe Plant increased by 5.9%, to 53,900 tonnes (8,100 tonnes). Interpipe Niko Tube raised production by 14.9%, to 209,600 tonnes (30,700 tonnes).
Dnipropetrovsk Pipe Plant increased production of pipes by 38.8%, to 13,600 tonnes (in June some 1,700 tonnes). Centravis increased output by 12.9%, to 11,400 tonnes of stainless pipes (1,900 tonnes).
