Exclusive Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 11.2% y/y in January-July

Steel production grew by 5.2% y-o-y during the period, while pig iron production increased by 13.5% y-o-y

In January-July 2025, the Zaporizhstal Steel Plant increased its rolled steel production by 11.2% compared to the same period in 2024, to 1.593 million tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on the company’s data.

Pig iron production in January-July amounted to 2.028 million tons, up 13.5% y-o-y. Steel production increased by 5.2% y-o-y – to 1.828 million tons.

In July 2025, Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel production by 14.5% y-o-y and by 4.9% month-on-month, to 231,200 tons, while pig iron production increased by 18% year-on-year and 5.6% month-on-month, to 309,000 tons. Steel smelting increased by 5.3% y-o-y but fell by 1.3% m-o-m – to 264 thousand tons.

In 2024, Zaporizhstal increased its production of commercial rolled steel by 18.3% compared to 2023, to 2.43 million tons. Pig iron production amounted to 3.11 million tons (+14.3% y-o-y), steel production – 2.89 million tons (+17.2% y-o-y).

The increase in production volumes in 2024 compared to 2023 is due to higher blast furnace productivity, increased demand for commercial pig iron, and the partial restoration of the maritime export route.

As part of the 2024 investment program, the company allocated UAH 938 million to support production capacities. In particular, funds were invested in the overhaul of key production units and the implementation of investment projects in occupational safety, information technology, and the social sphere. In 2025, investments are planned to increase to UAH 1.1 billion.