OREANDA-NEWS. In January-April 2007, the Russian Federation increased production of steel pipes by 25,5% - up to 2,9 million tons in comparison with January-April 2006, the Federal Service of State Statistics informed.

Manufacture of steel pipes in the Russian Federation in April 2007 was 20% more than production in April 2006 and 1,7% less than in March 2007.

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