Domestic prices for metal products fell by 4.8% in the first 7 months of 2019

According to the State Statistics Service, the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) increased by 8.1% on average in January to July compared to the same period of 2018: by 9.6% domestically and by 1.6% abroad.

In the iron & steel sector, the price index for iron ore mining increased by 14.5% on average: by 3.8% domestically and by 24.7% abroad. While the prices in the steel industry and production of finished steel products dropped by 4.8%: by 4.3% domestically and by 5.4% abroad.

As reported earlier, in 2018, IPPI grew by 17.3%, in the iron ore mining industry — by 14.6%, in the steel industry and production of finished metal products — by 16.7%.

  • Industry

Ukrainian Railways successfully held 7 auctions for the sale of scrap for UAH 13 million

On June 5, 2025, JSC Ukrainian Railways (UZ) successfully held 7 auctions for the sale…

Thursday June 5, 2025
  • Global Market

EU extends suspension of steel safeguard measures for Ukraine

The EU Council has adopted a resolution to extend the suspension of EU safeguard measures…

Thursday June 5, 2025
  • Global Market

New US duties disrupt EU steel market recovery by 2026 – EUROFER

The new 50% US tariff on steel imports has dealt a powerful blow to the…

Thursday June 5, 2025
  • Global Market

German government approves €46 billion tax break package for companies

On June 4, the German government approved a €46 billion package of tax breaks –…

Thursday June 5, 2025
  • Global Market

Global energy investment to reach record $3.3 trillion this year – IEA

In 2025, global energy investments will reach a record $3.3 trillion, of which more than…

Thursday June 5, 2025
  • Companies

ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih produced a record 70 heats in a series at CCM №2

In the difficult conditions of the war, despite blackouts, staffing difficulties and a shortage of…

Thursday June 5, 2025