Opinions

The National Bank expects a deterioration in the security situation in the coming quarters and a low harvest in 2025

The sharp increase in imports of these products threatens domestic producers with the loss of a significant part of the domestic market

Exports of square billets from China increased fourfold in the first five months of 2025

The company is refunding VAT in court – cases worth UAH 115 million are pending

Additional problems facing the industry include staff shortages, logistics issues, and payment delays

Green steel could become a luxury only a few countries can afford

The key reason is the reduction in the construction of infrastructure facilities and structures

The volume of imports required for Ukraine is insignificant compared to the EU, but there are no prerequisites for a significant reduction in gas prices

Companies need to liberalize the payment of dividends, expand their loan servicing capabilities, etc.

Work on this issue will continue in the coming months

UZ's actions will lead to a deterioration in the competitiveness of Ukrainian producers even in the domestic market

According to preliminary estimates, in this case, the cost of ore may increase by $2-3 per ton, and coal – by $5-7 per ton.