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Last year, over 95% of the transshipment plan was fulfilled

The share of Turkish products continues to grow

Provided that funding is secured for a number of investment projects, Ukraine will be able to export between 20 and 25 million tons of DR pellets

Last year, Chinese products accounted for only 4.7% of the market, while by the end of 2025, this figure had risen to 22.5%.

The baseline scenario assumes neutral crude steel output dynamics

The increase will take place in stages – from January and April

Prices could fall by 7%, and Ukraine's exports – by 5%, excluding military risks

Approximately 50% of imports are flat-rolled products with coating

The decline in exports to China in 2026 may be partially offset by growth in shipments to the EU

The total amount of insured loan agreements for the period amounted to UAH 1.35 billion

At the same time, Ukrainian steel industry is critically dependent on exports to the EU

Domestic industry forced to compete on unequal terms