PJSC “Zaporozhkoks”, one of the largest producers of coke products in Ukraine, which is part of the “Metinvest” group, in January-September of this year reduced the production of blast-furnace coke by 17.7% compared to the same period last year – up to 527.9 thousand tons. tons.
According to the company, 61.3 thousand tons were produced in September.
“The decrease in production compared to the same period last year is associated with a shortage of raw materials caused by military operations,” the company explains.
As reported, in 2021, Zaporizhkoks reduced production by 1.9% compared to 2020, to 837.2 thousand tons.
“Zaporozhkoks” produces about 10% of coke produced in Ukraine, owns a full technological cycle for processing coke products. In addition, it produces coke oven gas and pitch coke.
Metinvest is a vertically integrated mining group of companies. Its main shareholders are SCM Group (71.24%) and Smart Holding (23.76%), which jointly manage the company.
Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of the Metinvest group.
