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According to Ukrmetallurgprom, in January to May, Ukrainian mining & metals companies increased production of steel by 7%, up to 9.3 million tons; steel rolled products — by 3%, up to 7.9 million tons; and pig iron — by 2%, up to 8.7 million tons, compared to the same period a year earlier.
In May, Ukrainian plants increased production of steel rolled products by 6% compared to April, up to 1.74 million tons. Production of pig iron decreased by 9%, down to 1.7 million tons, while production of steel reduced by 6%, down to 1.8 million tons.
The output of iron ore pellets over the five months increased by 3%, up to 9.04 million tons; steel rolled products — by 2%, up to 13.8 million tons; and iron ore concentrate — by 5%, up to 26.4 million tons, compared to the same period of 2018.
To date, 16 out of 21 blast furnaces, 7 out of 9 open-hearth furnaces, 11 out of 16 BOFs, 5 out of 15 electric-arc furnaces, and 15 billet continuous casting machines are in operation.
As reported earlier, Ukraine’s mining & metals sector decreased production of steel and steel rolled products in April, and increased production of pig iron, streel and steel rolled products in March.
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