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Photo – The EU reduced DRI imports by 53% y/y in Q1
The EU reduced DRI imports by 53% y/y in Q1

The main suppliers include Venezuela and the United States

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 2.1% y/y in January–April
Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 2.1% y/y in January–April

Almost all of the imports consisted of Polish products

Photo – Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 56.6% y/y in January–April
Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 56.6% y/y in January–April

The bulk of imports consists of other carbon steel bars and rods, unworked, twisted

Photo – Defending the home front: how Ukraine is countering the decline of its domestic steel market
Defending the home front: how Ukraine is countering the decline of its domestic steel market

In the first five months of 2026 alone, 43,000 tons of Chinese wire rod were imported into the country

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 11.7% y/y in January–April
Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 11.7% y/y in January–April

More than 50% of imports consist of coated flat-rolled products

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of coke by 9.9% y/y in Q1
Ukraine reduced imports of coke by 9.9% y/y in Q1

Almost all of the shipments consisted of Polish products

Photo – Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 63.9% y/y in Q1
Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 63.9% y/y in Q1

The bulk of imports consists of other carbon steel bars and rods, not further worked, twisted

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 12.8% y/y in January–March
Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 12.8% y/y in January–March

More than 50% of imports consist of coated flat-rolled products

Photo – Pig iron imports to the EU: trends for 2010-2025
Pig iron imports to the EU: trends for 2010-2025

Due to sanctions, the EU cast iron market is becoming more diversified, with alternative suppliers gaining ground

Photo – Imports of semi-finished products to the EU rose by a third in 2025
Imports of semi-finished products to the EU rose by a third in 2025

Growth was observed in both the slab and square billet segments, and China’s market share increased particularly sharply

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