The Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Plant “Zaporizhstal” increased its rolled steel shipments by 5.3% in January–April of this year compared to the same period last year—to 819,600 tons from 865,700 tons.
According to the company’s press release, steel production for the first four months amounted to 914,700 tons (1,018,900 tons in January–April 2025), and pig iron production to 1,012,900 tons (1,132,400 tons).
In April, Zaporizhstal produced 193,500 tons of pig iron and 156,600 tons of steel, and shipped 159,100 tons of rolled steel, whereas in the previous month it produced 316,400 tons of pig iron, 298,200 tons of steel, and shipped 254,600 tons of rolled steel.
It is explained that the decline in production figures is due to an unscheduled shutdown of the company’s production facilities caused by the Russian army’s attack on the region’s infrastructure. During the forced downtime, a series of repairs and maintenance were carried out on production units and treatment facilities to improve their operational reliability in the future.
Another press release reports that Metinvest’s Zaporizhzhia-based enterprises—Zaporizhstal, Zaporizhkox, Zaporizhrefact, and Metinvest Machinery—paid over UAH 778 million in taxes and fees to budgets at all levels in the first quarter of 2026, increasing payments by 10% compared to the same period in 2025. The largest share of payments traditionally came from the unified social contribution, personal income tax, environmental tax, and military levy.
In addition, it is emphasized that Metinvest’s enterprises consistently remain leaders in terms of taxes paid in Zaporizhzhia. UAH 250 million was allocated to local budgets in the first quarter of this year, which is 7% more than last year. Amid a full-scale war, the group in Zaporizhzhia continues to systematically support the country’s and local communities’ economies. Guided by the principles of social partnership for the sustainable development of the regions where it operates, the Company, together with its enterprises and in dialogue with the community, implements educational projects and veteran programs, and participates in the restoration of infrastructure damaged by shelling.
“Since the start of the full-scale war, Zaporizhstal and other Metinvest enterprises in Zaporizhzhia have contributed over UAH 14 billion to Ukraine’s economy,” noted Taras Shevchenko, acting CEO of the steel plant.
In total, including associated companies and joint ventures, the group paid 4.3 billion UAH in taxes and fees to Ukrainian budgets at all levels in January–March 2026. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, including the results of the first quarter of 2026, the company’s total contribution to the country’s economy amounts to approximately 78 billion UAH.
As reported, in 2025, Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 15.2% compared to the previous year—to 2,794,600 tons from 2,426,700 tons. Steel production amounted to 3,212,200 tons (in 2024 – 2,890,800 tons), and pig iron production – 3,567,800 tons (3,106,300 tons).
In 2024, Zaporizhstal increased rolled steel output by 18.1% compared to 2023—to 2,426,700 tons from 2,054,700 tons—and steel output by 17.2%, to 2,890,800 tons, and pig iron by 14.2%, to 3,106,300 tons.
Zaporizhstal is one of Ukraine’s largest industrial enterprises, whose products are in high demand among consumers both in the domestic market and in many countries around the world.
Zaporizhstal is a joint venture of the Metinvest Group, whose main shareholders are PJSC System Capital Management (71.24%) and Smart Steel Limited (23.76%). Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of the Metinvest Group.
