OREANDA-NEWS. In January-November 2006, the Russian Federation has increased production of steel pipes by 17,8 % - up to 7,2 million tons in comparison with analogous period of the last year.

According to the Federal service of state statistics, manufacture of steel pipes in the Russian Federation in November of this year has exceeded output in November 2005 by 20 % and was 4,7% more than production in October 2006.