metallurgy
Why metallurgical plants cannot be relocated
Metallurgical plants cannot be relocated to other regions due to their immense size and full integration into engineering networks. The relocation of a medium-sized plant costs between 1.5 and 2.5 million euros.
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Metallurgists Call for Effective Duty Before Opening Scrap Metal Exports
Ukraine should not lift restrictions on scrap metal exports without implementing an effective export duty to protect the domestic market and safeguard budget revenues. This was stated by the Federation of Metallurgists of Ukraine.
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.
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.
Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced production volumes in the first 8 months of 2026
During the first eight months of 2026, the Ukrainian metallurgical industry showed a significant reduction in steel, pig iron, and rolled metal production indicators. The negative dynamic was a result of constant russian shelling of industrial…
Maritime blockade and industrial strikes cause 57% drop in steel production in August 2026
In August 2026, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced steel smelting by 57.3% compared to the same period last year, down to 277,000 tons. The industry has been under pressure from the maritime blockade, European trade restrictions, and a…
