ANNOUNCEMENT: Conference «Ferrous steel industry of Ukraine 2026»

On April 22, Kyiv will host the conference «Ferrous steel industry of Ukraine 2026,» organized by the specialized publishing company Metal Expert.

The event will be attended by manufacturers, traders, distributors and suppliers, consumers, logistics and transport companies, service providers, government officials and regulatory authorities, analysts, investors, and financial institutions. The conference will discuss the challenges and prospects of ferrous steel industry and provide expanded networking opportunities to meet with leading market players.

The conference agenda includes the following topics:

1. Production of raw materials and steel products – current status and vision for the future.

2. Status and prospects of steel and raw material export markets.

3. Changes in the EU market – implications for Ukrainian supplies.

  • key changes related to the introduction of CBAM,
  • a new system of import quotas in the EU.

4. Domestic market and imports: dynamics of demand and competition in key segments

  • construction steel, coated steel, pipes, steel products,
  • the most promising market segments,
  • import dynamics, balance of requirements between quality, prices, and delivery terms.

5. Availability and cost of electricity

  • impact of restrictions and tariffs,
  • government policy to support energy-intensive industries.

6. Transport and logistics issues

  • impact of rail transport costs,
  • additional capacity of ports and terminals,
  • integration into European transport corridors.

The list of speakers is available at the link.

The special partner of the conference is the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The information partner of the event is GMK Center.

You can register by email at events@metalexpert.com or at the link.

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