Exclusive Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 56.6% y/y in January–April

The bulk of imports consists of other carbon steel bars and rods, unworked, twisted

In January–April 2026, the long steel market in Ukraine saw a significant increase in imports—up 56.6% compared to the same period in 2026, reaching 110,860 metric tons. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service.

The bulk of shipments consisted of other carbon steel bars and rods, not further worked, twisted (HS Code 7214)—39.38 thousand tons, which is 2.8 times more year-on-year. Turkey supplied 32,820 tons of such products to the Ukrainian market, while Egypt supplied 4,990 tons.

Additionally, 38.03 thousand tons of angles, shapes, and special sections of non-alloy steel (HS Code 7216) were imported, which is 22.2% more year-on-year. Turkey supplied 27,790 metric tons of these products, China supplied 5,240 metric tons, and Poland supplied 2,570 metric tons.

A significant share of imports consisted of hot-rolled bars and rods made of carbon steel, in coils (HS Code 7213)—20,480 tons (+77.9% year-on-year). China directed nearly the entire volume of its production—20.33 thousand tons—to the Ukrainian market.

In April 2026, 29.38 thousand tons of long steel products were shipped to the Ukrainian market, which is 39.3% more compared to April 2025 and 80.6% more than the previous month.

Consumption of the main import items during the month was as follows:

• Other carbon steel bars and rods, unworked, twisted (HS Code 7214) – 12.64 thousand tons (+112.9% y/y; +68.8% m/m).
• Angles, shapes, and special sections of non-alloy steel (HS 7216) – 13.31 thousand tons (+214.6% y/y; +157.8% m/m).
• Other bars and rods, angles, shapes, and special sections of corrosion-resistant steel (HS 7222) – 1,000 tons (-24.5% y/y; -8.2% m/m).

Expenditures on long product imports over the first four months fell by 18.5% y/y, to $108.3 million. In April, the figure fell by 63.9% y/y and rose by 25.8% m/m, to $27.01 million.

As reported by GMK Center, Ukraine increased its imports of long products by 58.6% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 272,610 metric tons. The bulk of the shipments consisted of angles, shapes, and special sections (HS Code 7216)—108,750 tons, up 41.8% year-on-year. Turkey and China were the main suppliers of long steel products to the Ukrainian market.