In January-July of this year, Ukraine increased exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 60% compared to the same period last year, to 63,524 thousand tons from 39,691 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Tuesday, in monetary terms, exports of ferroalloys increased by 48.2% to $71.345 million.
The main exports were to Algeria (26.78% of shipments in monetary terms), Poland (26.63%), and Turkey (22.22%).
In addition, in the first seven months of 2025, Ukraine imported 21,701 thousand tons of this product, a decrease of 66.4% compared to the same period in 2024. In monetary terms, imports fell by 60.2% to $42.576 million. Imports came mainly from Norway (20.95%), Kazakhstan (13.97%), and Armenia (9.83%).
As reported, the Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGZK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and the Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGZK, both – Dnipropetrovsk region), which are part of the Privat group, stopped mining and processing raw manganese ore in late October – early November 2023, while NZF and ZZF stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimum level.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced its exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 4.45 times compared to 2023, to 77,316 thousand tons from 344,173 thousand tons. In monetary terms, exports fell 3.4 times, to $88.631 million from $297.595 million. The main exports were to Poland (27.40% of shipments in monetary terms), Turkey (21.53%), and Italy (19.82%).
In addition, last year Ukraine imported 82,259 thousand tons of this product compared to 14,203 thousand tons in 2023 (an increase of 5.8 times). In monetary terms, imports increased 3.3 times, to $140.752 million from $42.927 million. Imports were mainly from Poland (32.71%), Norway (19.55%), and Kazakhstan (13.90%).
The business of ZZF, NZF, Stakhanov ZF (located at NKT), Pokrovsky and Marganetsky GOK was organized by PrivatBank prior to the nationalization of the financial institution. The Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant is controlled by the EastOne group, which was created in the fall of 2007 as a result of the restructuring of the Interpipe group, as well as the Privat group.
PJSC Marganets Mining and Processing Plant (MGZ, Dnipropetrovsk region) is purchasing ferroalloys worth a total of UAH 179.823 million from PJSC Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant (NFP, Dnipropetrovsk region).
According to MGOK’s disclosure in the National Securities and Stock Market Commission’s information disclosure system, the decision to enter into or further approve a significant transaction with an interest was made by the company’s supervisory board at its meeting on August 6, 2025.
“Subject of the transaction: acquisition by MGZK in May-July 2025 from NZF of 3,279.32 tons of ferroalloys for a total amount of UAH 179 million 823.583 thousand, including VAT,” the report states.
In June of this year, it was reported that MGZK would supply NZF with manganese ore worth a total of UAH 422 million, according to a decision made by the company’s supervisory board at its meeting on June 13, 2025. At that time, it was noted that in order to carry out its economic activities, MGZK undertakes to supply, and NZF undertakes to pay for and accept enriched manganese ore with a reduced phosphorus content, in the assortment, quality, and quantity in accordance with the specifications.
The total value of the contract consisted of the sum of all specifications: the total cost of the work is 421 million 961.9 thousand UAH, namely, supply contracts No. 145R/2402631 dated December 25, 2024, No. 147R/2500265 dated January 29, 2025, No. 148R/2500832 dated March 27, 2025, concluded between MGZK and NZF for the amount of UAH 266 million 971.7 thousand, and the management of PJSC was allowed to conclude a supply contract for a total amount of UAH 154.99 million.
As reported, the Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGZK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and the Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGZK, both – Dnipropetrovsk region), which are part of the Privat group, stopped mining and processing raw manganese ore at the end of October – beginning of November 2023, while NZF and ZZF stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimum level.
MGZK is developing the eastern part of the Nikopol manganese ore deposit (Hrushevsko-Basanska section). The plant includes four mines, one of which is under construction, one open pit mine (Hrushevsky), and an enrichment plant.
According to the NDU for the first quarter of 2025, the largest shareholders of PJSC are Couttenmax Holdings Limited, Mosfilia Investments Limited, and Humax Enterprises Limited, each owning 23.8933% of PJSC shares, as well as Fianex Holdings Limited (all based in Cyprus), which owns 24% of shares.
The authorized capital of PJSC MGZK is UAH 366.625 million, with a par value of UAH 0.25 per share.
In January-April this year, Ukraine increased exports of ferroalloys in physical terms 34 times compared to the same period last year, to 38,963 thousand tons from 1,141 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Tuesday, in monetary terms, exports of ferroalloys increased 11.6 times to $42.657 million.
The main export destinations were Poland (33.84% of shipments in monetary terms), Algeria (24.34%), and Turkey (21.38%).
In addition, in the first four months of 2025, Ukraine imported 14,341 thousand tons of this product, a decrease of 60.7% compared to the first four months of 2024. In monetary terms, imports fell by 53.1% to $27.798 million. Imports came mainly from Norway (29.80%), Kazakhstan (12.65%), and Georgia (12.14%).
As reported, the Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGZK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGPP, both in Dnipropetrovsk region), which are part of the Privat group, stopped mining and processing raw manganese ore in late October – early November 2023, while NZF and ZZF stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimum level.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced its exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 4.45 times compared to 2023, to 77,316 thousand tons from 344,173 thousand tons. In monetary terms, exports fell 3.4 times, to $88.631 million from $297.595 million. The main exports were to Poland (27.40% of shipments in monetary terms), Turkey (21.53%), and Italy (19.82%).
In addition, last year Ukraine imported 82,259 thousand tons of this product compared to 14,203 thousand tons in 2023 (an increase of 5.8 times). In monetary terms, imports increased 3.3 times, to $140.752 million from $42.927 million. Imports came mainly from Poland (32.71%), Norway (19.55%), and Kazakhstan (13.90%).
The business of ZZF, NZF, Stakhanov ZF (located at NKT), Pokrovsky and Marganetsky GZK was organized by PrivatBank before the nationalization of the financial institution. The Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant is controlled by the EastOne group, which was created in the fall of 2007 as a result of the restructuring of the Interpipe group, as well as the Privat group.
In January-March this year, Ukraine increased its exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 40.3 times compared to the same period last year, up to 27.678 thousand tons from 687 tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Tuesday, exports of ferroalloys increased 12.2 times in monetary terms to $29.540 million.
The main exports were to Algeria (35.15% of supplies in monetary terms), Poland (33.63%) and Italy (12.66%).
In addition, Ukraine imported 10.990 thousand tons of these products in 3 months of 2025, a decrease of 58.2% compared to the first quarter of 2024. In monetary terms, imports fell by 53.2% to $19.383 million. Imports were carried out mainly from Norway (23.64%), Georgia (17.05%) and Kazakhstan (15.10%).
As reported, Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGOK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGOK, both in Dnipropetrovska oblast), both part of Privat Group, stopped mining and processing of crude manganese ore in late October and early November 2023, while NFP and ZFP stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimal level.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 4.45 times compared to 2023 – to 77.316 thousand tons from 344.173 thousand tons, while in monetary terms, exports decreased by 3.4 times – to $88.631 million from $297.595 million. The main exports were to Poland (27.40% of supplies in monetary terms), Turkey (21.53%) and Italy (19.82%).
In addition, last year Ukraine imported 82.259 thousand tons of these products compared to 14.203 thousand tons in 2023 (an increase of 5.8 times). In monetary terms, imports increased by 3.3 times to $140.752 million from $42.927 million. Imports were carried out mainly from Poland (32.71%), Norway (19.55%) and Kazakhstan (13.90%).
Prior to the nationalization of the financial institution, PrivatBank organized the business of ZZF, NZF, Stakhanovsky ZF (which is on the NKT), Pokrovske and Marganetske GOKs. Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant is controlled by EastOne Group, created in the fall of 2007 as a result of the restructuring of Interpipe Group, and Privat Group.
In January-February this year, Ukraine increased exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 35.5 times compared to the same period last year, up to 19.170 thousand tons from 540 tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Tuesday, exports of ferroalloys increased 11 times in monetary terms to $19.775 million.
The main exports were to Algeria (32.16% of supplies in monetary terms), Poland (25.61%) and Italy (18.92%).
In addition, Ukraine imported 7.962 thousand tons of these products in 2 months of 2015, a decrease of 53.5% compared to January-February 2014. In monetary terms, imports fell by 49.8% to $14.210 million.
Imports were mainly from Norway (32.25%), Kazakhstan (16.80%) and Armenia (7.62%).
As reported, Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGOK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGOK, both in Dnipropetrovska oblast), both part of Privat Group, stopped mining and processing of crude manganese ore in late October and early November 2023, while NFP and ZFP stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimal level.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 4.45 times compared to 2023 – to 77.316 thousand tons from 344.173 thousand tons, while in monetary terms, exports decreased by 3.4 times – to $88.631 million from $297.595 million. The main exports were to Poland (27.40% of supplies in monetary terms), Turkey (21.53%) and Italy (19.82%).
In addition, last year Ukraine imported 82.259 thousand tons of these products compared to 14.203 thousand tons in 2023 (an increase of 5.8 times). In monetary terms, imports increased by 3.3 times to $140.752 million from $42.927 million. Imports were carried out mainly from Poland (32.71%), Norway (19.55%) and Kazakhstan (13.90%).
Prior to the nationalization of the financial institution, PrivatBank organized the business of ZZF, NZF, Stakhanovsky ZF (which is on the NKT), Pokrovske and Marganetske GOKs. Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant is controlled by EastOne Group, established in the fall of 2007 as a result of the restructuring of Interpipe Group, and Privat Group.
In January of this year, Ukraine increased exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 35.4 times compared to the same period last year, up to 8,331 thousand tons from 235 tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service, exports of ferroalloys increased 10-fold to $8.655 million in monetary terms.
The main exports were to Algeria (42.11% of supplies in monetary terms), Poland (41.96%) and Austria (8.79%).
In addition, last month Ukraine imported 5.298 thousand tons of these products, a 24.5% decrease compared to January 2014. In monetary terms, imports fell by 33.8% to $8.442 million.
Imports were mainly from Norway (32.80%), Kazakhstan (27.85%) and Georgia (9.11%).
As reported, Pokrovsky Mining and Processing Plant (PGOK, formerly Ordzhonikidze Mining and Processing Plant) and Marganetsky Mining and Processing Plant (MGOK, both in Dnipropetrovska oblast), both part of Privat Group, stopped mining and processing of crude manganese ore in late October and early November 2023, while NFP and ZFP stopped smelting ferroalloys. In the summer of 2024, ferroalloy plants resumed production at a minimal level.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced exports of ferroalloys in physical terms by 4.45 times compared to 2023 – to 77.316 thousand tons from 344.173 thousand tons, while in monetary terms, exports decreased by 3.4 times – to $88.631 million from $297.595 million. The main exports were to Poland (27.40% of supplies in monetary terms), Turkey (21.53%) and Italy (19.82%).
In addition, last year Ukraine imported 82.259 thousand tons of these products compared to 14.203 thousand tons in 2023 (an increase of 5.8 times). In monetary terms, imports increased by 3.3 times to $140.752 million from $42.927 million. Imports were carried out mainly from Poland (32.71%), Norway (19.55%) and Kazakhstan (13.90%).
Prior to the nationalization of the financial institution, PrivatBank organized the business of ZZF, NZF, Stakhanovsky ZF (which is on the NKT), Pokrovske and Marganetske GOKs. Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant is controlled by EastOne Group, established in the fall of 2007 as a result of the restructuring of Interpipe Group, and Privat Group.
