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Photo – The decline in the rolled steel market was 35–45% in Q1
The decline in the rolled steel market was 35–45% in Q1

At the same time, logistics costs rose by 15–20% over the same period

Photo – Steel consumption in Ukraine increased by 12% in 2025
Steel consumption in Ukraine increased by 12% in 2025

Steel trading companies recorded an average increase in sales of 10–15% in real terms

Photo – Roman Anzin: «The availability of steel in warehouses is a critically important competitive factor»
Roman Anzin: «The availability of steel in warehouses is a critically important competitive factor»

Vartis CEO on the current state and trends in the Ukrainian rolled steel market

Photo – Vartis opened a steel warehouse in Bila Tserkva
Vartis opened a steel warehouse in Bila Tserkva

The updated location offers fast loading and organized logistics

Photo – What is happening on the Ukrainian machine-building steel market
What is happening on the Ukrainian machine-building steel market

The greatest demand is generated by the defense industry, related engineering, and repair industries

Photo – Margins in the steel trading market in Ukraine rarely exceed 5% today
Margins in the steel trading market in Ukraine rarely exceed 5% today

Due to shelling of ports and restrictions on imports from Turkey, there is a shortage of 30–50 mm thick sheet steel on the market

Photo – Vartis has opened a new metal warehouse in Bucha
Vartis has opened a new metal warehouse in Bucha

The metal warehouse is focused on fast service and stable availability of key items

Photo – Tibnor to acquire Finnish steel distributor Ovako Metals Oy
Tibnor to acquire Finnish steel distributor Ovako Metals Oy

The agreement with Ovako is expected to strengthen Tibnor's position in Finland and expand its service and product range

Photo – Vikant has opened a new steel warehouse in Lutsk
Vikant has opened a new steel warehouse in Lutsk

The company is expanding its presence in the regions, offering a wide range of rolled steel products

Photo – Prices for channel bars and hot-rolled sheets have risen the most in Ukraine since the beginning of the year
Prices for channel bars and hot-rolled sheets have risen the most in Ukraine since the beginning of the year

In September, domestic prices for construction metal products remained unchanged

Photo – Steel without margin: the domestic market faces pressure from imports and falling demand
Steel without margin: the domestic market faces pressure from imports and falling demand

Additional problems facing the industry include staff shortages, logistics issues, and payment delays

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