In January-August of this year, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises increased their revenues from ferrous metal exports by 0.8% compared to the same period last year, to $2 billion 84.035 million.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS), ferrous metals accounted for 7.89% of total export revenues during this period, compared to 7.49% in January-August 2024.
In August, export revenues amounted to $267.907 million, compared to $277.615 million in the previous month.
At the same time, Ukraine increased imports of similar products by 10.3% in January-August 2025, to $1 billion 116.534 million. In August, products worth $161.463 million were imported.
In addition, in January-August 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of metal products by 3.4% to $621.161 million. In August, $52.311 million worth of these products were exported.
Imports of metal products during this period increased by 11.8% to $779.348 million. In August, $121.141 million worth of these products were imported.
As reported, in 2024, Ukrainian metal companies increased their revenues from ferrous metal exports by 16.9% compared to the previous year, to $3 billion 96.343 million. At the same time, Ukraine increased imports of similar products by 13.1% over the past year, to $1 billion 478.814 million.
In 2023, Ukraine reduced its revenues from ferrous metal exports by 41.6% compared to 2022, to $2 billion 647.72 million, with ferrous metals accounting for 7.3% of total revenues from goods exports during this period, while in 2022, the share was 10.3%. At the same time, Ukraine increased imports of similar products by 37% in 2023, to $1 billion 307.05 million.
In addition, in 2023, Ukraine reduced exports of metal products by 16.6% compared to 2022, to $877.92 million. At the same time, imports of metal products increased by 40.3%, to $902.57 million.
