INFOGRAPHICS

Weak steel production held back demand, while exports stabilized, with a focus on Turkey and Egypt

The iron and manganese ore shipments fell by 45%, while that of ferrous steel fell by 55%

Declining production, rising imports, and uncertainty surrounding the CBAM are jeopardizing the industry’s future

Falling prices, rising energy costs and CBAM reshape production and export dynamics

Due to sanctions, the EU cast iron market is becoming more diversified, with alternative suppliers gaining ground

Growth was observed in both the slab and square billet segments, and China’s market share increased particularly sharply

If this trend continues, UZ has a good chance of achieving a historic milestone — meeting its annual scrap sales target

The hardest hit will be the long products and billets sectors, while risks for flat products will rise sharply after 2029

Now Ukraine has no excess capacity, while room for steel production growth is limited