In June this year, Ukraine exported $115.86 million worth of steel pipes, while imports totaled a value of $6.6 million, according to Ukraine's Ministry of Revenue and Duties.
Despite Russia's support for rebels in eastern Ukraine, that country was the main importer of Ukrainian steel pipes in the given month, with a share worth $32.53 million.
In the January-June period, Ukraine exported $573.41 million worth of pipes, with imports totaling $58.46 million.
In May, Ukraine had exported $106.24 million worth of steel pipes, with imports reaching a value of $9.33 million.