In January-September 2025, Ukrainian enterprises increased exports of ferrous metal scrap by 54.1% compared to the same period last year, from 202,421 thousand tons to 311,840 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS), 28,785 thousand tons were exported in September, 34,713 thousand tons in August, 44,842 thousand tons in July, and a record 47, 691 thousand tons, in May – 28.6 thousand tons, in April – 46.321 thousand tons, in March – 39.908 thousand tons, in February – 25.284 thousand tons, and in January – 15.696 thousand tons of scrap metal.
In monetary terms, scrap exports in January-September increased by 44.6% to $93.571 million from $64.703 million.
During this period, scrap exports were formally carried out mainly to Poland (81.95% of shipments in monetary terms), Greece (5.92%), and Italy (4.50%).
In the first nine months of this year, Ukraine imported 34 tons of scrap worth $13,000 from Poland (53.85%), the Seychelles (30.77%), and the British Virgin Islands (7.69%).
As reported, due to the sharp increase in exports of strategic raw materials from Ukraine, the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture initiated the introduction of a licensing and quota regime for scrap exports with a zero quota. A public discussion of the draft resolution is currently underway. Its implementation is expected to contribute to the smooth operation of Ukraine’s metallurgical and foundry industries, as well as to stabilize the situation with regard to meeting the demand for scrap on the domestic market of Ukraine.
In 2024, Ukraine’s scrap collection companies increased their exports of ferrous metal scrap by 60.7% compared to 2023, from 182,465 thousand tons to 293,190 thousand tons. In monetary terms, scrap exports for the year increased by 73.2% to $91.311 million from $52.723 million.
