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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

Last month, the price in Ukraine was €140.3/MWh, which is almost a third more than in Poland

Ukrainian metallurgists urgently need effective measures to stabilize the market amid military operations

Ukraine and the European Union must become technological and raw material partners to overcome declining competitiveness

Turkish and Chinese suppliers control the key share of the market, increasing their supply volumes year after year