Ukraine’s iron and steel industry - Latest news GMK Center

The bulk of raw materials was sent to China, Slovakia, and Poland

Electricity reached $230/MWh in February, and the share of energy resources in the cost price rose to 40%

Consumption of galvanized steel and PPGI has increased, but the share of imports in the HDG segment continues to put pressure on the domestic market

Steel production fell by 9.9% y/y during the period

The company has restarted one pelletizing line thanks to improved energy supply and is exporting its products to Europe

The head of the Federation of Metallurgists of Ukraine on the current situation in the field of employment, wage dynamics, and shortcomings in the reservation system

Compared to the average monthly figure for 2025, production decreased by 15.7%

Production recovered slightly after weak results in January

The company increased its contribution to the budget of Kamianskе and the state

DCH Steel Group companies ensured stable revenuesя до держбюджету та місцевих бюджетів

Pig iron production decreased by 2%, steel production by 4%. Production of semi-finished steel products remained at the 2024 level, while finished steel products increased by 8%

The majority of the products were exported to EU countries