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China was the largest consumer of raw materials last year, at 227 million tonnes

A negative trend was observed only in China

The company is handling this shipment through an exporter based in the Baltic region

In 2025, Germany reduced its consumption of scrap steel to its lowest level since 2009

Prices on the European market remained at the previous month's level

Exports to Italy increased, while exports to the Netherlands fell sharply by 19% y/y

Weak steel production held back demand, while exports stabilized, with a focus on Turkey and Egypt

Revenue from these operations over the past four months has already exceeded that for the entire year of 2025

The forecast has been revised downward amid weaker prospects for China and developed economies, while emerging markets are growing

The MP stated that scrap is a strategic raw material for decarbonization, and that the CBAM is already putting pressure on Ukrainian exports

The industry is in a state of systemic stagnation caused by the effects of the war, broader economic factors, and deindustrialization

If this trend continues, UZ has a good chance of achieving a historic milestone — meeting its annual scrap sales target