steel consumption - Latest news GMK Center

Due to the high level of inventories, the real volume of consumption in January-June increased by 9% y/y

Scrap collection volumes in Ukraine have decreased sixfold since independence

Imports account for more than 37% or 450.9 thousand tons

The largest growth was observed in the flat steel plate segment, up 60% y/y

Construction of fortifications and fortifications has kept the rolled steel market afloat for three years

The share of imports in the domestic market will be high, especially for imports of flat and shaped rolled products

Almost half of last year's imports came from Turkey

Imports account for more than 38.9% or 336.1 thousand tons

The industry is supported by infrastructure construction, the dynamics of which is already slowing down

Imports account for more than 37.3% or 207.4 thousand tons

Forecasts for consumption sectors are favorable, but protective measures may worsen supply statistics

Imports account for more than 34.7% or 103 thousand tons