OREANDA-NEWS. In January-March 2007, the Russian Federation increased production of steel pipes by 27,6 % - up to 2,1 million tons in comparison with January-March 2006, the Federal Service of State Statistics informed.

Manufacture of steel pipes in the Russian Federation in March 2007 was 21,1 % more than in March 2006 and 13,7% more than in February 2007.

In 2006, the Russian Federation increased production of steel pipes by 17,7 % - up to 7,9 million tons in comparison with 2005.