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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

Photo – Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 2.6 times y/y in January–February
Ukraine increased imports of long steel products by 2.6 times y/y in January–February

The majority of imports consists of hot-rolled carbon steel bars and billets in coils

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 21.1% y/y in January–February
Ukraine reduced imports of steel coke by 21.1% y/y in January–February

Almost all of the shipments consisted of Polish products

Photo – Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 23% y/y in January–February
Ukraine reduced imports of flat steel by 23% y/y in January–February

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

Photo – The EU imported over 5 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in 2025
The EU imported over 5 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in 2025

Semi-finished products accounted for 73% of all deliveries, with Belgium, Italy, and the Czech Republic accounting for the largest volumes of imports

Photo – Ukraine imported 69,000 tons of coke in January
Ukraine imported 69,000 tons of coke in January

All deliveries were of Polish products

Photo – Ukraine imported 65.3 thousand tons of flat rolled steel in January
Ukraine imported 65.3 thousand tons of flat rolled steel in January

Approximately 50% of imports are coated flat products

Photo – CBAM begins to affect import costs and raw material availability – Konstal
CBAM begins to affect import costs and raw material availability – Konstal

New EU protective measures will be an additional factor of price pressure in the future

Photo – The EU imported 4.55 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in January-November
The EU imported 4.55 million tons of iron and steel products from Russia in January-November

The bulk of production consists of pig iron, steel semi-finished products, and direct reduced iron

Photo – The EU reduced DRI imports by 25% y/y 11 months
The EU reduced DRI imports by 25% y/y 11 months

The indicator was influenced by a significant decrease in imports by Germany and the Netherlands

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