Industry - Opinions

The industry is in a state of systemic stagnation caused by the effects of the war, broader economic factors, and deindustrialization

Of course, a deferral of a few years won’t fix everything

In Ukraine the market for solar power plants and related structures is experiencing explosive growth

The market situation for coated steel is better for domestic producers than in the galvanized steel segment

Last year, construction volumes in Ukraine grew by 24% in monetary terms

The plants were forced to shut down after an electricity shortage in January 2026

Metinvest-Resource is interested in a program for the independent cutting up of obsolete freight railcars

The greatest demand is generated by the defense industry, related engineering, and repair industries

Due to shelling of ports and restrictions on imports from Turkey, there is a shortage of 30–50 mm thick sheet steel on the market

A significant number of companies in the industry are operating at minimum capacity to maintain infrastructure

The cost of electricity generated by generators is 18–20 UAH per kWh, which makes the product uncompetitive

Provided that funding is secured for a number of investment projects, Ukraine will be able to export between 20 and 25 million tons of DR pellets