Ukraine’s steel industry has witnessed a sizeable increase [1] in domestic consumption during the first two months of 2025. According to recent data, the consumption of steel products, including rolled and semi-finished goods, reached an impressive 557,000 tons in January and February combined. This marks a significant recovery for the sector, which has faced challenges […]
In February, Ukraine-based steel mill Zaporizhstal, a subsidiary of Metinvest, reported a production of 195.7 thousand tons [1] of rolled steel. This figure represents a slight decrease of 1.4% compared to last year. Despite the minor decline in rolled steel production, Zaporizhstal’s overall performance in February remained robust. The company produced 265.4 thousand tons of […]
Reports show that Ukraine’s steel output has increased by 21.6% in 2024, reaching 7.58 million metric tons, according to its producers’ union on Thursday. However, the ongoing fight near the country’s sole coking coal mine poses a significant threat to production levels this year. The steel industry has already faced severe setbacks since Russia’s invasion […]
ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steel producer, could potentially more than double its annual production in Ukraine, increasing output by at least 3 million metric tons if stability returns to the conflict-impacted region. Chief Financial Officer Genuino Christino shared this outlook during a quarterly investor call on Thursday. However, he did not specify the exact conditions […]
