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Imports of metal products increased by 15.7% to $1.3 bln

12 October , 2025  

In January-September of this year, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced their revenues from ferrous metal exports by 0.3% compared to the same period last year, to $2 billion 392.582 million.

According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Wednesday, ferrous metals accounted for 8.09% of total export revenues during this period, compared to 7.78% in January-September 2024.

In September, export revenues amounted to $308.547 million, compared to $267.907 million in the previous month.

At the same time, Ukraine increased imports of similar products by 15.7% in January-September 2025, to $1 billion 297.497 million. In September, products worth $180.271 million were imported.

In addition, in January-September 2025, Ukraine reduced exports of metal products by 4.1% to $692.308 million. In September, exports amounted to $71.107 million.

Imports of metal products during this period increased by 14.5% to $900.256 million. In September, $120.571 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.

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