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In 1H2025, steel consumption grew by 13% year-on-year, but taking into account the normalization of inventories, real growth amounted to 9% year-on-year

As a result, the share of innovative enterprises and products has almost equaled pre-war levels

During January-June, steel product deliveries increased by 70% year-on-year

Due to the high level of inventories, the real volume of consumption in January-June increased by 9% y/y

The share of Turkish products has grown significantly, mainly in the flat rolled segment

More than 37.4%, or 862.7 thousand t, accounts for imports

They are based on European experience, which has undergone no less difficulties than those currently faced by the Ukrainian energy system

In total, more than $3.3 billion worth of goods were exported last month

Core inflation slowed to 11.7% year-on-year

During the period, Ukraine imported goods worth $45.9 billion and exported goods worth $23.2 billion

The weighted average DAM price in Ukraine last month amounted to €107.4/MWh

Reduced volatility could potentially lead to more attractive prices for end consumers