Ukrainian materials market to fall in 2012

The Ukrainian market for construction materials and technologies grew by 26% to UAH49.8 billion (€4.91 billion) in terms of wholesale prices in 2011, compared to 2010. Contracting construction works increased by 11% to UAH60.5 billion (€5.94 billion), which contributed to the market growth. Improvements were observed in 78% of construction materials market segments. According to the Personal Analytical Unit (PAU) industrial information analytical agency, investments in construction materials production went
August 31, 2012

The Ukrainian market for construction materials and technologies grew by 26% to UAH49.8 billion (€4.91 billion) in terms of wholesale prices in 2011, compared to 2010.

Contracting construction works increased by 11% to UAH60.5 billion (€5.94 billion), which contributed to the market growth.

Improvements were observed in 78% of construction materials market segments. According to the 6493 Personal Analytical Unit (PAU) industrial information analytical agency, investments in construction materials production went up by 5.7% to UAH 5.6 billion (€550 million).

According to PAU estimates, the demand for building materials will fall to UAH 46.8 billion (€4.59 billion) in Ukraine in 2012. Many weak players will quit the market, and investments in energy-saving construction will rise.

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