import News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/imports/ This is an informational-analytical, discussion platform Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:47:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://gmk.center/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/android-chrome-256x256-36x36.png import News — GMK Center https://gmk.center/en/tag/imports/ 32 32 <![CDATA[The EU reduced DRI imports by 53% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-reduced-dri-imports-by-53-y-y-in-q1/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:47:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124604 According to figures for January–March 2026, EU steelmakers reduced their imports of direct reduced iron (DRI) by 53.1% compared with the same period in 2025, to 275,650 tonnes. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on Eurostat data. The main supplier during the period was the US – 102.5 thousand tonnes, which […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 2.1% y/y in January–April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-steel-coke-by-2-1-y-y-in-january-april/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:51:31 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124516 In January–April 2026, Ukraine’s steelworks reduced imports of coke and semi-coke (HS Code 2704) by 2.1% compared with the same period in 2025, to 251,320 tonnes. This is evidenced by calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Almost the entire volume of supplies for the period consisted of Polish […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 56.6% y/y in January–April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-steel-products-by-56-6-y-y-in-january-april/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:45:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124441 In January–April 2026, the long steel market in Ukraine saw a significant increase in imports—up 56.6% compared to the same period in 2026, reaching 110,860 metric tons. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. The bulk of shipments consisted of other carbon steel bars and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Defending the home front: how Ukraine is countering the decline of its domestic steel market]]> https://gmk.center/en/posts/defending-the-home-front-how-ukraine-is-countering-the-decline-of-its-domestic-steel-market/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:32:35 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=posts&p=124346 The domestic market is facing an unprecedented test of resilience. The combination of a full-scale war, a sharp rise in electricity prices, and serious disruptions in logistics chains—accompanied by increased transportation costs—has significantly undermined the competitiveness of domestic producers. The figures speak for themselves: the share of imports in the Ukrainian market has exceeded 40%. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 11.7% y/y in January–April]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-flat-steel-by-11-7-y-y-in-january-april/ Tue, 26 May 2026 13:35:34 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124115 Between January and April 2026, 313,940 metric tons of flat-rolled steel were shipped to the Ukrainian market, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the same period in 2025. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Over 50% of imports consisted of coated flat-rolled products (HS […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India’s Ministry of Steel is pushing for the removal of tariffs on coke]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-s-ministry-of-steel-is-pushing-for-the-removal-of-tariffs-on-coke/ Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:21 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=124003 India’s Ministry of Steel has asked the Ministry of Finance to lift anti-dumping duties on imports of low-ash metallurgical coke. Reuters reported this, citing a relevant government document. The ministry cites insufficient domestic supply of this product and higher prices for it. In January of last year, the country imposed a temporary anti-dumping duty on […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Imports to Ukraine have risen by 30%, while exports have increased by 4.5% over the past four months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/imports-to-ukraine-have-risen-by-30-while-exports-have-increased-by-4-5-over-the-past-four-months/ Fri, 08 May 2026 09:07:45 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123420 According to figures for January–April 2026, imports of goods into Ukraine totaled $32.2 billion, while exports amounted to $13.9 billion. The volume of imports over the first four months of 2026 increased by 30% compared to the same period last year, while exports rose by only 4.5%. This was reported by the State Customs Service. […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of coke by 9.9% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-coke-by-9-9-y-y-in-q1/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:53:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123297 According to data for January–March 2026, Ukraine’s steel enterprises reduced imports of coke and semi-coke (HS Code 2704) by 9.9% compared to the same period in 2025, down to 191,420 oric tons. This is evidenced by calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Almost the entire volume of imports […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 63.9% y/y in Q1]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-steel-products-by-63-9-y-y-in-q1/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:13:15 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=123035 In January–March 2026, the long steel products market in Ukraine saw a significant increase in imports — up 63.9% compared to the same period in 2026, reaching 81,480 metric tons. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. The bulk of shipments consisted of other carbon […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 12.8% y/y in January–March]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-flat-steel-by-12-8-y-y-in-january-march/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:15:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=122828 Between January and March 2026, 233,850 metric tons of flat-rolled steel were shipped to the Ukrainian market, a 12.8% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Over 50% of imports consisted of coated flat-rolled products (HS Code […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Pig iron imports to the EU: trends for 2010-2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/pig-iron-imports-to-the-eu-trends-for-2010-2025/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:33 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=122519 Pig iron imports into the EU rose to 2.51 million tons in 2025, a 16.2% year-on-year increase. Following a relatively weaker 2024, this indicates a partial recovery in purchases, although in the longer term the market still remains below the peak levels of the mid-2010s. Specifically, compared to 2010, imports increased by only 6.8%, and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Imports of semi-finished products to the EU rose by a third in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/imports-of-semi-finished-products-to-the-eu-rose-by-a-third-in-2025/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:44 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=122267 In 2025, the European Union (EU) significantly increased its imports of semi-finished steel products. Total imports reached 8.91 million tons, a 34.6% year-on-year increase — the highest figure in recent years. For comparison: in 2024, imports amounted to 6.62 million tons, and in 2023 – 7.03 million tons. Slabs remained the key product category. Imports […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 2.6 times y/y in January–February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-steel-products-by-2-6-times-y-y-in-january-february/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:15:54 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121958 In January–February 2026, the long steel market in Ukraine saw a significant increase in imports—a 2.6-fold rise compared to the same period in 2026, reaching 65,210 metric tons. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. The bulk of shipments consisted of hot-rolled carbon steel bars […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 21.1% y/y in January–February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-steel-coke-by-21-1-y-y-in-january-february/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:59:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121854 According to data for January–February 2026, Ukraine’s steel enterprises reduced imports of coke and semi-coke (HS 2704) by 21.1% compared to the same period in 2025, down to 123,100 metric tons. This is indicated by calculations from the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Almost the entire volume of imports for […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 23% y/y in January–February]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-reduced-imports-of-flat-steel-by-23-y-y-in-january-february/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:04:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=121518 In January–February 2026, 133,210 metric tons of flat-rolled steel were shipped to the Ukrainian market, a 22.8% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. This is according to calculations by the GMK Center based on data from the State Customs Service. Over 50% of imports consisted of coated flat-rolled products (HS Code 7210) – […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU imported over 5 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/the-eu-imported-over-5-million-tons-of-iron-and-steel-products-from-russia-in-2025/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:03:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=121205 According to the results of 2025, the European Union (EU) steel industry imported 5.08 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia, which is 4.8% less than in the previous year. At the same time, Russia received €2.08 billion from these supplies. Despite several years of decline, the volumes remain significant. The largest share […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU increased imports of flat rolled products by 6.4% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/the-eu-increased-imports-of-flat-rolled-products-by-6-4-y-y-in-2025/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:38:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=120841 In 2025, 23.06 million tons of flat steel products from third countries were shipped to the European Union (EU) market, which is 6.4% more than in 2024. Import volumes are growing for the second year in a row after a decline in 2022-2023. Flat hot-rolled products classified under HS code 7208 traditionally account for the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 69,000 tons of coke in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-69-000-tons-of-coke-in-january/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:13:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120599 In January 2026, Ukrainian steel enterprises increased imports of coke and semi-coke (UKTZED 2704) by 18.8% compared to the previous month, to 68.96 thousand tons. Compared to the same period in 2025, volumes decreased by 25,7%. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. All supplies for the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long rolled products by 62.3% m/m in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-rolled-products-by-62-3-m-m-in-january/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:26:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120524 In January 2026, the long steel market in Ukraine showed significant growth in imports – by 551% compared to January 2025 and by 62.3% compared to the previous month, to 40.72 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. The main volumes of supplies are hot-rolled […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 65.3 thousand tons of flat rolled steel in January]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-65-3-thousand-tons-of-flat-rolled-steel-in-january/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:34:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=120386 In January 2026, 65.28 thousand tons of flat rolled steel were supplied to the Ukrainian market, which is 26.7% more than in the same month of 2025. Compared to the previous month, volumes fell by 11%. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. Approximately 50% of imports […]

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]]> <![CDATA[CBAM begins to affect import costs and raw material availability – Konstal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/cbam-begins-to-affect-import-costs-and-raw-material-availability-konstal/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:33:56 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119893 The Cross-Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is beginning to have a real impact on import costs, raw material availability, and purchasing decisions throughout the supply chain. This opinion was expressed by Emil Ceglarski, purchasing director at Polish metalworking company Konstal sp. z o.o. He noted, in particular, that many important details regarding the European carbon […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU imported 4.55 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in January-November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-imported-4-55-million-tons-of-iron-and-steel-products-from-russia-in-january-november/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:35:51 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119547 In January-November 2025, the European Union imported 4.55 million tons (-9.8% y/y) of steel raw materials of Russian origin. The cost of imports reached €1.85 billion (-22.4% y/y). This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on Eurostat data. The bulk of imports consists of semi-finished products. In the first 11 months of 2025, 3.19 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU reduced DRI imports by 25% y/y 11 months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-reduced-dri-imports-by-25-y-y-11-months/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:02:06 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119501 In January-November 2025, the European Union reduced its imports of direct reduced iron (DRI) by 24.7% y-o-y – to 1.9 million tons. Despite the overall decline, the structure of imports underwent significant changes, indicating a reorientation of supply chains. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on Eurostat data. Venezuela became the main supplier […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Imported rolled steel strengthened its position on the Ukrainian market in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/infographic/imported-rolled-metal-strengthened-its-position-on-the-ukrainian-market-in-2025/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:30:08 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=infographic&p=119131 Imports of rolled steel products to Ukraine continued their upward trend in 2025. Import volumes grew at double-digit rates, with Turkey and China significantly increasing their market presence. Imports of flat rolled products to Ukraine last year increased by 10.7% compared to 2024, reaching 1.09 million tonnes, exceeding the 1 million tonne mark for the […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 700,000 tons of metallurgical coke in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-700-000-tons-of-metallurgical-coke-in-2025/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:42:59 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119245 In 2025, Ukrainian steel enterprises increased imports of coke and semi-coke (HS 2704) by 5.9% compared to 2024, to 700.65 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. In December, imports of coke amounted to 57.85 thousand tons, which is 32.2% less than in the previous […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long rolled products by 58.6% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-rolled-products-by-58-6-y-y-in-2025/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:15:49 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119213 In 2025, the long steel products market in Ukraine showed significant growth in imports – by 58.6% compared to 2024, to 272.61 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. The main volumes of supplies are accounted for by angles, shapes, and special profiles (HS 7216) […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India increased its imports of coking coal by 10% y/y in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-increased-its-imports-of-coking-coal-by-10-y-y-in-2025/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:11:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119095 In 2025, India increased its imports of coking coal by 9.8% year-on-year – to 62.6 million tonnes, with another 21 million tonnes accounted for by pulverised coal fuel (PCI coal), according to BigMint data. Foreign supplies increased amid rising steel production in the country against the backdrop of a global downturn. Total imports of this […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Importers were unable to adequately prepare for CBAM – Eurometal]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/importers-were-unable-to-adequately-prepare-for-cbam-eurometal/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:49:03 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119050 The first two weeks after the final introduction of the Cross-Border Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) were marked by «confusion and uncertainty,» which was particularly difficult for small businesses. This was reported by Eurometal President Alexander Julius in an interview with Contexte. According to him, companies did not have a real opportunity to prepare properly, as […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 1.1 million tons of flat rolled steel in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-1-1-million-tons-of-flat-rolled-steel-in-2025/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:45:24 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=119049 In 2025, 1.09 million tons of flat rolled steel were supplied to the Ukrainian market, which is 10.7% more than in 2024. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. Approximately 50% of imports were coated flat products (HS 7210) – 532.8 thousand tons, which is 13.7% more […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EC proposes provisions for the temporary suspension of CBAM for goods under certain circumstances]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-ec-proposes-provisions-for-the-temporary-suspension-of-cbam-for-goods-under-certain-circumstances/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:59:05 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118529 The European Commission has proposed a provision on the temporary suspension of the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for goods in “serious and unforeseen circumstances” – a new Article 27a in the relevant regulation. This is stated in the clarification of the EC’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union (TAXUD). Article 27a was included in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey accounts for up to 60% of Ukraine’s rolled steel import market in 2025]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-accounts-for-up-to-60-of-ukraine-s-rolled-steel-import-market-in-2025/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:19:36 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118150 Supplies of rolled steel from Turkey to the Ukrainian market in January-November 2025 increased by 30.4% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 746.77 thousand tons. Thus, the share of Turkish products in Ukrainian imports reached 59.4% compared to 53.2% a year earlier. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU imported 4.19 million tons of steel products from Russia in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-imported-4-19-million-tons-of-steel-products-from-russia-in-january-october/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:36:19 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118070 In January–October 2025, the European Union (EU) imported 4.19 million tons (-10.7% y/y) of steel raw materials of Russian origin. The cost of importing these products reached €1.72 billion (-23.4% y/y). This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on Eurostat data. The bulk of imports consists of semi-finished products. In the first 10 months […]

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]]> <![CDATA[The EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 23.8% y/y in 10 months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/the-eu-reduced-imports-of-direct-reduced-iron-by-23-8-y-y-in-10-months/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:15:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117793 In January–October 2025, the European Union reduced its imports of direct reduced iron (DRI) by 23.8% y/y – to 1.72 million tons. Despite the overall decline, the structure of imports underwent significant changes, indicating a reorientation of supply chains, according to GMK Center calculations based on Eurostat data. Venezuela became the key supplier of DRI […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 643,000 tons of metallurgical coke in January-November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-643-000-tons-of-metallurgical-coke-in-january-november/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:20:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118236 In January–November 2025, Ukrainian steel enterprises increased imports of coke and semi-coke (HS 2704) by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2024, to 642.8 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. In November, imports of coke amounted to 85.35 thousand tons, which is 28.8% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long rolled products by 51% y/y in January-November]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-rolled-products-by-51-y-y-in-january-november/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:14:30 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=118146 In January–November 2025, the long steel products market in Ukraine showed significant growth in imports, up 51.3% compared to the same period in 2024, to 247.52 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. The main volumes of supplies are accounted for by angles, shapes, and […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported over 1 million tons of flat rolled steel products in 11 months]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-over-1-million-tons-of-flat-rolled-steel-products-in-11-months/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:51:09 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117948 During January–November 2025, 1.01 million tons of flat rolled steel were supplied to the Ukrainian market, which is 13.4% more than in the same period of 2024. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. Approximately 50% of imports were coated flat products (HS code 7210) – 501.28 […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Turkey more than doubled its imports of pig iron from Russia in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/turkey-more-than-doubled-its-imports-of-pig-iron-from-russia-in-january-october/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:38:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=117637 In January-October 2025, Turkish steel companies imported 1.446 million tons of pig iron from Russia, which is more than twice the volume of imports for the same period in 2024 (693,240 tons) and 510 thousand tons more than the total imports from this direction last year. This is evidenced by data from the Turkish Statistical […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 2.3 million tons of coking coal in January-August]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-2-3-million-tons-of-coking-coal-in-january-august/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:38:17 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116919 In January-August 2025, Ukrainian steel enterprises increased imports of coking coal (HS 2701121000) by 3.1 times compared to the same period in 2024, to 2.29 million tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Statistics Service. In August, imports of coking coal amounted to 308,970 tons, which is 0.2% […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU-India agreement must take into account challenges facing the bloc’s steel industry – EUROFER]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-india-agreement-must-take-into-account-challenges-facing-the-bloc-s-steel-industry-eurofer/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:11:18 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116815 The European Steel Association EUROFER, together with representatives of the ceramics, aluminum, and ferroalloy industries, issued a statement on the final stage of negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and India. The statement emphasizes deep concern about the possible negative impact of the FTA on strategic industrial sectors in Europe if […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine imported 557,000 tons of metallurgical coke in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-imported-557-000-tons-of-metallurgical-coke-in-january-october/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:17:07 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116518 In January-October 2025, Ukrainian steel enterprises reduced imports of coke and semi-coke (HS – 2704) by 4.1% compared to the same period in 2024, to 557.45 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. In October, imports of coke amounted to 66.28 thousand tons, which is […]

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]]> <![CDATA[India sharply increased iron ore imports by more than 200% y/y in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/india-sharply-increased-iron-ore-imports-by-more-than-200-y-y-in-january-october/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:03:02 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116497 Imports of iron ore and pellets to India in January-October 2025 increased by more than 200% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 9.8 million tons. This is evidenced by trade data, according to Kallanish. Iron ore shipments accounted for 8.3 million tons of the total volume, and pellets for 1.51 million tons. The […]

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]]> <![CDATA[China increased its imports of coking coal by 6.4% y/y in October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/china-increased-its-imports-of-coking-coal-by-6-4-y-y-in-october/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:56:27 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116416 In October this year, China increased its imports of coking coal by 6.4% year-on-year to 10.6 million tons. Compared to September, the figure fell by about 3%. This was reported by Kallanish, citing data from Chinese customs. In January-October, the country imported about 94.2 million tons of this product, which is 4.8% less than in […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of long rolled products by 69.5% y/y in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-long-rolled-products-by-69-5-y-y-in-january-october/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:19:11 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116383 In January-October 2025, the long steel market in Ukraine showed significant growth in imports – by 69.5% compared to the same period in 2024 – to 238.02 thousand tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. The main volumes of supplies are accounted for by angles, shapes, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[EU reduced imports of direct reduced iron by 26.2% y/y in January-September]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/eu-reduced-imports-of-direct-reduced-iron-by-26-2-y-y-in-january-september/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:21:52 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116239 In January-September 2025, the European Union reduced its imports of direct reduced iron (DRI) by 26.2% compared to the same period in 2024, to 1.54 million tons. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on Eurostat data. The main importers of direct reduced iron among EU countries in the period under review were Italy, […]

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]]> <![CDATA[Ukraine increased imports of flat rolled steel by 12.7% y/y in January-October]]> https://gmk.center/en/news/ukraine-increased-imports-of-flat-rolled-steel-by-12-7-y-y-in-january-october/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:24:40 +0000 https://gmk.center/?post_type=news&p=116227 During January-October 2025, 928.2 thousand tons of flat rolled steel were supplied to the Ukrainian market, which is 12.7% more than in the same period of 2024. This is evidenced by GMK Center calculations based on data from the State Customs Service. About 50% of imports are coated flat products (HS code 7210) – 456.5 […]

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