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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

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

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