NLMK Group's steel production for 6 months of 2021 was 9 million tonnes, up 11% year-on-year. Sales volumes decreased by 7% to 8.2 million tonnes, with increased shipments of NLMK slabs to the USA on the back of strong consumption dynamics in the region. Exports were down 23% to 2.6 million tonnes. Sales in our home markets rose 3% to 5.5 million tonnes.