Ukrainian mills produced 6.48 million tonnes of pig iron, marking an 8.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Rolled products also showed improvement, climbing to 5.38 million tonnes, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Steel output, however, moved in the opposite direction. Production totaled 6.17 million tonnes, representing a 4.9% decrease from last year. The divergence highlights the uneven nature of the sector’s recovery as plants continue to face logistical hurdles, energy constraints, and periodic operational disruptions.
Monthly Production Trends
The month-to-month dynamics underline the contrast between product categories:
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Pig iron output strengthened across much of the year, with the most pronounced jumps recorded in August (+16.1%) and September (+9.5%).
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Steel production remained volatile, posting sharp declines in June (-15.4%) and July (-18.1%). These drops reflect reduced operational loads and temporary interruptions at key facilities.
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Rolled products demonstrated the strongest resilience. Production surged in September (+16.6%) and October (+20.8%), supported by firmer market demand and more stable mill operations.
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