OREANDA-NEWS. In January-September 2006, the Russian Federation has increased production of steel pipes by 18,3 % - up to 5,8 million tons in comparison with analogous period of the last year.

According to the Federal service of state statistics, manufacture of steel pipes of the Russian Federation in September of this year has exceeded output in September 2005 by 18,6 % and by 2,8% less than manufacture in August 2006.