METALLURGY
European Business Association Demands to Keep Zero Quota on Scrap Export
The European Business Association has appealed to the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Economy demanding to maintain a zero quota on scrap metal exports from January 1, 2026. Businesses insist on preserving current restrictions for 2027 or…
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Ukrainian metal producers halved exports of flat-rolled products in August
In August 2026, Ukrainian enterprises reduced exports of flat-rolled products by 45% compared to July and by 51% against figures from August last year. The total volume of exported products amounted to 62.8 thousand tonnes.
Ukraine has completely halted pig iron exports due to the port blockade
In August, Ukraine completely stopped exporting merchant pig iron due to the blockade of Black Sea ports. If this situation persists, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises could lose a portion of their international market share. According to
Plants producing 90% of Ukraine’s steel are idle following Russian strikes
Three plants that produced 90% of Ukraine’s steel are idle following Russian strikes. The *Financial Times* reported this—citing steel companies Metinvest and ArcelorMittal—as reported by Babel and the PromPolitInform portal. In early September, Russian ballistic
Metallurgy on the Brink of Survival Due to Shelling and Port Blockade
Ukraine’s metallurgical industry has found itself on the brink of survival due to russian shelling of enterprises, the blockade of sea ports, and export restrictions to the European Union. According to Metinvest COO Oleksandr Myronenko, the company…
Metinvest reports a UAH 9 billion net loss for the first half of 2026
The Metinvest Group reported a net loss of UAH 9 billion for the first half of 2026. The primary factors behind the decline in financial performance were the consequences of hostilities and rising operating expenses.
