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Imports accounted for about 37% or 1.04 million tons

Key volumes of raw materials were sent to China, Slovakia, and Poland

Pig iron production amounted to 5.11 million tons, and steel production amounted to 4.91 million tons

The company has placed a trial order with a French manufacturer for linear pipes that comply with European standards

Northern and Central Minigs are operating steadily, while Ingulets Mining's recovery depends on the market and electricity tariffs

Raw material shipments have increased by 66.4% year-on-year since the beginning of the year

Polish products account for the bulk of supplies

In August, the company produced 79,600 tons of metallurgical coke

Steel production grew by 6.7% year-on-year during this period, while pig iron production increased by 14.3% year-on-year

The bulk of exports went to Poland

Investments in the maintenance and modernization of production capacities in the mining sector amounted to UAH 28.94 billion

Over 80% of shipments were hot-rolled flat products