forecasts News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/forecasts/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:04:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png forecasts News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/forecasts/ 32 32 <![CDATA[ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih forecasts a decrease in tax payments in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/arcelormittal-kryvyi-rih-forecasts-a-decrease-in-tax-payments-in-2026/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:04:20 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121246 ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih PJSC in 2026 expects a reduction in tax deductions on its part due to high energy costs and the loss of the European market. This was stated by the company’s CEO Mauro Longobardo in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine. In 2025, AMKR increased its tax and fee payments to budgets at all levels […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish steelmakers expect steel production in the country to grow by 7% in 2026]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkish-steelmakers-expect-steel-production-in-the-country-to-grow-by-7-in-2026/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:47:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119614 Turkish steel producers expect steel production and consumption in the country to grow by about 7% in 2026, exceeding 40 million tons. This was stated by Veysel Yayin, secretary general of the Turkish Steel Producers Association (TCUD), commenting on the annual results of the steel industry, Anadolu Ajansı reports. According to him, last year was […]

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]]> <![CDATA[GMK Center’s 2026 Forecast: Iron & Steel]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/gmk-center-s-2026-forecast-iron-steel/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:00:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=118043 Crude steel output in Ukraine may drop 4-5% in 2025. Negative global market conditions have led to a decline in exports, but support has come from the domestic market, which has shown strong dynamics in 2025. The results of the next year are difficult to predict due to high uncertainty and a range of critical […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Thyssenkrupp cuts investment plans for the 2024/2025 financial year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/thyssenkrupp-cuts-investment-plans-for-the-2024-2025-financial-year/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:13:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=112598 The German industrial giant Thyssenkrupp AG has revised its investment plans and lowered its profit and revenue forecast for the 2024/2025 financial year (ending September 30) following the publication of results for the third quarter (April–June). As stated, in response to a challenging situation the conglomerate is adopting a more restrictive approach to investment planning. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The NBU kept the key policy rate at 15.5%]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-nbu-kept-the-key-policy-rate-at-15-5/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:14:01 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=108063 The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has decided to keep the key policy rate at 15.5% per annum from April 18. This is stated in the regulator’s statement. “This decision will help maintain the stability of the foreign exchange market, maintain control over inflation expectations and gradually slow inflation to the 5% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Chinese steel market: consequences of the «great leap»]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/chinese-steel-market-consequences-of-the-great-leap/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:00:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=107415 China began to take its first steps towards world leadership in steel production 30 years ago. The ambitious goal has been achieved. But much has changed over the years. Both in the Chinese economy itself and in the international trade conditions. Excess steelmaking capacity has generated a crisis of overproduction. And Beijing will not be […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The US steel market: no entry for outsiders]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/the-us-steel-market-no-entry-for-outsiders/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:55:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=107126 The overseas market has been the main export benchmark for European metallurgy over the past decade. Therefore, the resumption of the 25% duty on the import of all metal products to the United States from March 12 will hit the foreign sales of EU metal companies. GMK Center investigated how serious the consequences will be. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkish steel market: under question mark]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/turkish-steel-market-under-question-mark/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:31:55 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=106781 Turkey’s steel market at the start of 2025 maintained the high rates taken last year. There are prerequisites for further growth. But there are also a number of factors threatening the well-being of the local steel industry. The Association of Steel Exporters (CIB) insists on state support for the industry, citing the examples of the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Analysts expect Ukraine’s GDP to increase to $200 bln in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/analysts-expect-ukraines-gdp-to-increase-to-200-bln-in-2025/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=103193 In 2025, there are no prospects for a significant improvement of the economic situation in Ukraine. Independent analysts expect the Ukrainian economy to grow by an average of 3.7% y/y next year, the National Bank – by 4.3% y/y against the background of GDP growth in 2024 by 3.9%, as forecasted by the Ministry of […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Thyssenkrupp downgrades expectations for fiscal year 2023/2024 results]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/thyssenkrupp-downgrades-expectations-for-fiscal-year-2023-2024-results/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:09:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=99142 The German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp has lowered its forecasts for the 2023/2024 fiscal year (ending in September), Finanzen.ch reports. The company argues that the market environment remains weak, which, among other things, leads to lower sales. Although the efficiency measures implemented last year (APEX) counteract the negative market trends, they cannot fully compensate for them. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Goldman Sachs leaves iron ore price forecast unchanged for the second half of the year]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/goldman-sachs-leaves-iron-ore-price-forecast-unchanged-for-the-second-half-of-the-year/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:18:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=98531 US investment bank Goldman Sachs has not changed its iron ore price forecast for the second half of 2024, The Australian Business Review reports. The bank’s analysts continue to expect the price of benchmark ore with a 62% iron content to be around $100/t by the end of this year. As for coking coal, Goldman […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Anglo American in the first quarter reduced iron ore production by 4% y/y]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/anglo-american-in-the-first-quarter-reduced-iron-ore-production-by-4-y-y/ Tue, 02 May 2023 07:08:16 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=82909 In January-March 2023, the British mining company Anglo American reduced the production of iron ore by 4% compared to the same period in 2022 – to 15.1 million tons. This is stated in the quarterly report, published on the company’s website. In comparison with the fourth quarter of 2022, Anglo American’s production in the first […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Bernd Meyer: «No shortage of steel scrap in Germany is expected in the foreseeable time»]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/bernd-meyer-no-shortage-of-steel-scrap-in-germany-is-expected-in-the-foreseeable-time/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:49:01 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=80208 Germany is the leading crude steel producer in the EU and takes seventh place in the world ranking of producing countries. Less than half of the crude steel output in this country comes from recycled scrap metal. According to the Statistical Report of WV Stahl, the percentage of steel scrap used in crude steel production […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest and Ferrexpo will maintain liquidity in 2023 — Moody’s]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-and-ferrexpo-will-maintain-liquidity-in-2023-moody-s/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:20:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=79653 Three large Ukrainian companies – steel and mining group Metinvest, iron ore company Ferrexpo and agricultural holding MHP – will be able to maintain the liquidity they had in 2022 despite the war. Moody’s Investors Service analysts give this forecast. According to the review, in 2023 they will be able to generate close to break-even […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Germany’s GDP will decrease in the first quarter of 2023 — the central bank]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/germanys-gdp-will-decrease-in-the-first-quarter-of-2023-the-central-bank/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:34:40 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=79449 In Germany, economic indicators are forecast to decrease in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. It is stated in the monthly report of the country’s central bank (Deutsche Bundesbank). Weak industrial production, a decline in exports and a slowdown in the construction sector contributed to the deterioration of the forecast. Thus, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Alessandro Sciamarelli: «Without an improvement in the EU’s steel demand outlook, destocking will not end»]]> https://gmk.center/en/interview/alessandro-sciamarelli-without-an-improvement-in-the-eu-s-steel-demand-outlook-destocking-will-not-end/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:41:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=interview&p=79278 In the third quarter of 2022, apparent steel consumption in the EU reached its lowest level since the post-pandemic peak period. According to EUROFER’s latest report, it dropped by 11.2%, recording a volume of 32.2 million tonnes. Further decreases are also expected in the fourth quarter of last year and at least until the first […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The European Commission has improved the forecast of economic growth in the EU for 2023]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-european-commission-has-improved-the-forecast-of-economic-growth-in-the-eu-for-2023/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:28:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=79038 The European Commission (EC) in its winter interim review improved the forecast of economic growth of the EU and the eurozone for 2023. It is stated on the institution’s website. The EU economy entered 2023 in better shape than expected last autumn and avoided a contraction in the fourth quarter of 2022. Currently, the growth […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The global market for rolled products remains unpredictable — IREPAS]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-global-market-for-rolled-products-remains-unpredictable-irepas/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:13:38 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=78987 The global market of rolled products and its trends remain unpredictable, according to the international association of producers and exporters of rebar IREPAS. SteelOrbis informs about it. In particular, the impact on the Chinese market is currently uncertain. However, the organization notes, the previous negative forecasts are not yet justified. The European Union seems to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Anglo American cut iron ore production by 7% y/y in 2022]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/anglo-american-cut-iron-ore-production-by-7-y-y-in-2022/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:50:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=78544 The British mining company Anglo American in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased the production of iron ore by 4.2% compared to the same period in 2021 – up to 15.68 million tons. SteelOrbis informs about it. The increase in indicators in this period took place against the background of increased production at the company’s […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Fitch expects Ukraine’s GDP to grow by 2% in 2023]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/fitch-expects-ukraines-gdp-to-grow-by-2-in-2023/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:50:14 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=77893 The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed the long-term issuer default rating (IDR) of Ukraine in foreign currency at the CC level (high level of credit risk). It is stated on the organization’s website. As the agency notes, the confirmation of Ukraine’s long-term IDR in foreign currency at the CC level reflects Fitch’s opinion […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Dry bulk rates are increasing thanks to grain transportation]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/dry-bulk-rates-are-increasing-thanks-to-grain-transportation/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:31:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=75718 Indexes. Baltic Dry index, which takes into account rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax class vessels, according to Hellenic Shipping News’ data, on December 6, 2022 rose by 17 points, or by 1.3% – to 1,340, snapping a previous three-day fall. Panamax index, which tracks coal and grain shipments of 60,000 to 70,000 tons, rose by […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The IMF predicts a decline in global economic growth in 2023]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-imf-predicts-a-decline-in-global-economic-growth-in-2023/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:02:13 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=75400 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that global economic growth will continue to decline in 2023. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, stated about this, reports Reuters. In particular, according to her, growth has slowed down in the US and China, the world’s two largest economies. The data indicate that global economic growth next […]

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]]> <![CDATA[ANNOUNCEMENT: Fastmarkets Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2022]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/announcement-middle-east-iron-steel-conference-2022/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:35:26 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=73463 On December 12-14, 2022, Dubai (UAE) will host the largest annual conference of the steel industry in the MENA region – Middle East Iron & Steel Conference 2022. Over the course of three days, leaders of steel companies in the region will discuss market dynamics and steel price trends in the Middle East, analyze raw […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The IMF has worsened the global economic growth forecast for 2023]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-imf-has-worsened-the-global-economic-growth-forecast-for-2023/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:08:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=72780 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that global economic growth will slow to 2.7% in 2023. The IMF reports about it in a new outlook on the prospects for the world economy development. The global international growth estimate for 2022 remained unchanged – at 3.2% (compared with 6% in 2021). “Global economic activity is experiencing […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Moody’s changed the global forecast for the mining and metals sector]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/moodys-changed-the-global-forecast-for-the-mining-and-metals-sector/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:59:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=71878 The international credit rating agency Moody’s changed the global forecast for the metals and mining sectors from stable to negative. BNamerias reports about it. Moody’s, in a new report, refers to expectations that financial flows and earnings of the industry’s largest companies will decline in the next 12 months amid weak demand. The slowdown in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The volume of the global steel processing market will reach about $600 billion by 2030 – forecast]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-volume-of-the-global-steel-processing-market-will-reach-about-600-billion-by-2030-forecast/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:02:10 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=71762 The volume of the global steel processing market will reach $578.5 billion by 2030. This forecast is given in a research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), writes GlobeNewswire. According to the analytical company’s estimates, the aggregate average annual growth rate of the steel processing market in the world will be 2% from 2022 to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The IMF downgraded its global economic growth forecast to 3.2% in 2022]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-imf-downgraded-its-global-economic-growth-forecast-to-3-2-in-2022/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:00:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=68461 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its global economic growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.6% in 2022 and to 2.9% from 3.6% in 2023. This is stated in July report by World Economic Outlook Update. Compared to its April forecast, the IMF has downgraded the vast majority of its estimates for 2022 and 2023. For […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The Ministry of Economy expects a drop in Ukraine’s GDP in Q1 and a 7% rise in GDP in Q2]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ministry-of-economy-expects-a-drop-in-ukraine-s-gdp-in-q1-and-a-7-rise-in-gdp-in-q2/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:01:32 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=40018 GDP negative dynamics is expected to remain in Q1 2021 as a result of lockdown imposed in January. Economic growth from April to June 2021 will exceed 7%. Such forecasts are presented in the Economic Activity Review 2020 by the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine. According to the Ministry’s estimates, drop in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[At their peak the prices arrive. What should we expect, subsequent dive?]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/at-their-peak-the-prices-arrive-what-should-we-expect-subsequent-dive/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:56:47 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=38328 It may sound like absurd, but the last year may qualify as successful for the Ukrainian steelmakers. In 2020, the total volume of steel production fell by only 1.1%. Who could have predicted such an outcome, for example, in early April? During the last quarter, the market saw creation of such conditions nobody could have […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Largest capital investments and investors in 2019]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/largest-capital-investments-and-investors-in-2019/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:58:58 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=32549 In 2019, capital investment in Ukraine increased by 15.5% to ₴584.4 billion. Its growth was 16.4% in 2018, and 22.1% in 2017. Capital investment in dollar terms has almost doubled since 2015, reaching $22.6 billion. The largest growth in capital investment in 2019 was reported in Volyn (74.2%), Kherson (66.1%), Mykolaiv (40.1%), Poltava (39.7%) and Kyiv (33.4%) oblasts. A decline was recorded in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Slowly but surely: how soon the world will be decarbonized]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/slowly-but-surely-how-soon-the-world-will-be-decarbonized/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:02:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=32118 Recently, the problem of global climate change has been discussed acutely as never before. Possible ways of its solution are being looked into. Great hopes are pinned on reducing carbon dioxide emissions by industrial and power enterprises. The steel industry cannot stay aside from these processes, as it has a share of around 5% in the global СО2 emissions. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The Ministry of Economy forecasts a 26% growth of Ukraine’s GDP in 2021–2023]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ministry-of-economy-forecasts-a-26-growth-of-ukraine-s-gdp-in-2021-2023/ Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:01:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=29491 The Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine forecasts a 26.3% growth in the nominal gross domestic product in 2021–2023 — from ₴4,505.9 billion to ₴5,689.7 billion. These figures are presented in the draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on approval of the Forecast for Economic and Social Development of Ukraine […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Why the steel industry needs blockchain]]> https://gmk.center/en/opinion/why-the-steel-industry-needs-blockchain/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:01:50 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=opinion&p=29574 The media space offers more and more news about how various companies incorporate blockchain in their business. In August 2019, for example, Metinvest awarded an equipment procurement contract via we.trade, a blockchain platform. In May 2020, mining giant BHP completed a blockchain iron ore transaction with China. In July 2020, Nanjing Iron & Steel closed a blockchain deal to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Mining & metals companies increased capital investment by 37% in 2019]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/invaluable-contribution-mining-metals-companies-increased-capital-investment-by-37-in-2019/ Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:54:20 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=29423 The level of capital investment is an indicator of investment climate for both entire economies and specific industries. In 2019, capital investment in Ukraine increased by 15.5% to ₴584.4 billion. Its growth was 16.4% in 2018, and 22.1% in 2017. The mining & metals sector is among the most capital-intensive industries. The share of mining & metals companies in the total capital […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Poltava Mining is preparing a project to increase production to 24 million t]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/poltava-mining-is-preparing-a-project-to-increase-production-to-24-million-tons/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:01:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=28920 The Poltava Mining and Processing Plant, part of the Ferrexpo Group, is developing a project to increase its annual production to 24 million tons within five to eight years. This was stated at a briefing at the Company by Viktor Lotous, the Chairman of the Board of Poltava Mining. “It is theoretically possible. We just need to make […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The peak price: high quotations play into the hands of mining companies]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/the-peak-price-high-quotations-play-into-the-hands-of-mining-companies/ Tue, 04 Aug 2020 10:01:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=28936 As in 2019, high ore prices in H1 2020 helped maintain production and exports of Ukrainian mining companies. GMK Center figured out what exactly influenced this situation and how long a favorable period of high prices will last for Ukrainian exporters. Early this year, when China became the epicenter of the pandemic, iron ore prices went […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Metinvest will focus on the development of product portfolio in 2020]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/metinvest-will-focus-on-the-development-of-product-portfolio-in-2020/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:03:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=19932 In 2020, Metinvest is going to focus on the development of its product portfolio through steel rolled products of higher grade and profitability, said by Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of the Metinvest Group, in an interview to Metal Expert. “Notwithstanding the crisis, our focus will be on the product portfolio development through steel rolled products of higher […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Risks 2020: what steelmakers expect from the coming year]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/risks-2020-what-steelmakers-expect-from-the-coming-year/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 07:07:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=19272 The next year does not promise to be easy for Ukrainian mining & metals companies. Indeed, many factors setting trends in 2019 will continue to affect the situation in the global and domestic markets in the steel industry in the coming 2020. According to GMK Center’s estimations, in 2019, Ukraine’s mining & metals sector lost profits worth $2.8 billion due to […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Steelmakers will reduce production by 36.5% in December 2019]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/steelmakers-will-reduce-production-by-36-5-in-december-2019/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=18640 In December 2019, Ukrainian steelmaking companies will produce 1.25 million tons of pig iron, 1.2 million tons of steel, and 1.1 million tons of rolled products, according to Ukrmetallurgprom. For comparison, last December, they produced: pig iron — 1.83 million tons; steel — 1.89 million tons; rolled products — 1.1 million tons. As reported earlier, Ukrmetallurgprom predicts a 37% cut in steel production in December 2019 against December 2018. In […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Price review of the market of raw materials in the steel industry]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/restoration-of-ties-price-review-of-the-market-of-raw-materials-in-the-steel-industry/ Wed, 25 Dec 2019 08:00:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=18560 In November, iron ore prices fell back to the level of late 2018–early 2019. Before that, different factors influenced fluctuations of quotations of raw materials used in steelmaking for most of this year. As a result of movement of quotations for iron ore and scrap over the year, they were often different. In the mid-year, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Falling sheet: price review of the flat products market]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/falling-sheet-price-review-of-the-flat-products-market/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:33:47 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=18558 Trends in global prices for flat products coincides in many respects with trends in global prices for long products. Analysis of trends in prices for hot-rolled coil (FOB Black Sea) shows that it partly coincides with trends in rebar prices. The key economic factors were the same in both cases: changes in raw material prices (a […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Long products, low quotations: a review of the rebar market]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/long-products-low-quotations-a-review-of-the-rebar-market/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:42:21 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=18495 The trends in production and consumption of long products, in particular rebar, has always been an important benchmark of the situation not only in steelmaking, but also in construction. Ukraine exports three quarters of these products. This means that the situation in foreign markets plays a crucial role in capacity utilization planning. This year, the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The situation in Ukraine’s key export markets sharply deteriorated in 2019]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-situation-in-ukraine-s-key-export-markets-sharply-deteriorated-in-2019/ Sat, 21 Dec 2019 06:58:42 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=18105 In 2019, the situation in Ukraine’s key export markets of metal products — the EU, Turkey, the Middle East and North Africa — sharply deteriorated. This observation was shared by Andrii Tarasenko, GMK Center Chief Analyst, at a conference on “Ukraine’s Scrap Market: Practical Aspects and Contemporary Challenges.” “When it comes to the situation in global markets, it […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The Ministry of Economy is expecting a 7.8% import growth in 2020]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ministry-of-economy-is-expecting-a-7-8-import-growth-in-2020/ Fri, 08 Nov 2019 08:13:20 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=15547 According to Interfax-Ukraine, the Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture of Ukraine has two scenarios of goods and services export growth in 2020: conservative according to which the growth will reach 7.8% or $68.6 billion, and optimistic — 8.8% or $69.27 billion. Ukraine’s imports increased by 12.9% to $86 billion and by 9.6% to $83.5 billion respectively. Therefore, […]

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