Ukraine remains #8 global steel producer in 1H09
21 July 2009
Ukraine manufactured 13.6 mln mt of steel in 1H09, sufficient to retain its title as the world’s #8 global steel producer, according to new statistics released yesterday by the World Steel Association (via Interfax). Ukraine’s steel output, of 2.3 mln mt in June (down 36.8% yoy) also put it in #8 place for the month.
