«Укрметаллургпром»

Ukraine’s mining and metals sector is under threat due to logistics issues and tariffs

Due to the blockade of sea routes and the increase in railway tariffs, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises are in a crisis. The cessation of production and the sharp decline in exports threaten the industry.

Ukraine’s Scrap Metal Exports Reach a 4-Year High in 2025

By the end of 2025, Ukrainian scrap metal exporters increased shipments of this strategic raw material by 53% year-on-year, reaching 448.68 thousand tonnes. This is the highest level in four years, since 2021, according to