According to preliminary data, Ukrainian steelmakers reduced pig iron production by 0.3% in January–April of this year compared to the same period last year, down to 2.356 million tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Monday, 554,000 tons of pig iron were produced in April, 690,200 tons in March, 561,900 tons in February, and 549,900 tons in January.
As reported, Ukraine’s metallurgical enterprises increased pig iron production by 11.2% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 7.884 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased pig iron production by 18.1% compared to 2023, reaching 7.090 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine reduced pig iron production by 6.1% compared to 2022, reaching 6.003 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced pig iron production by 69.8% compared to 2021, down to 6.391 million tons.
In 2021, before the war, 21.165 million tons of pig iron were produced (103.6%).
Ukrainian steelmakers increased pig iron output by 5.9% in January–March 2026 compared to the same period last year, reaching 1.802 million tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Thursday, 690,200 tons of pig iron were produced in March, compared to 561,900 tons the previous month and 549,900 tons in January.
As reported, Ukraine’s metallurgical enterprises increased pig iron production by 11.2% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 7.884 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased pig iron production by 18.1% compared to 2023—to 7.090 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine reduced pig iron production by 6.1% compared to 2022—to 6.003 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced pig iron production by 69.8% compared to 2021—to 6.391 million tons.
In 2021, before the war, 21.165 million tons of pig iron were produced.
According to preliminary data, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises reduced pig iron production in January-February of this year by 11.2% compared to the same period last year, to 1.012 million tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Monday evening, 461,900 tons of pig iron were produced in February, compared to 549,900 tons in the previous month.
As reported, Ukrainian metallurgical enterprises increased pig iron production by 11.2% in 2025 compared to 2024, to 7.884 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased pig iron production by 18.1% compared to 2023, to 7.090 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine reduced pig iron production by 6.1% compared to 2022, to 6.003 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced pig iron production by 69.8% compared to 2021, to 6.391 million tons.
In pre-war 2021, 21.165 million tons of pig iron were produced, which was 103.6% of the 2020 level.
In January this year, Ukraine reduced its exports of processed pig iron in physical terms by 27.1% compared to the same period last year — to 93,795 tons from 128,592 tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Tuesday, 246,516 tons of pig iron were exported in December.
In January, pig iron exports decreased by 32.5% in monetary terms, to $34.807 million from $51.581 million.
At the same time, exports were mainly to the US (87.25% of shipments in monetary terms), Italy (9.41%), and Poland (2.01%).
This January, the country did not import pig iron, as it did a year ago.
As reported, in 2025, Ukraine increased its exports of cast iron in physical terms by 53.5% compared to the previous year, to 1 million 980.620 thousand tons, and its revenue by 51.9%, to $759.882 million. Exports were mainly to the United States (68.25% of shipments in monetary terms), Italy (20.26%), and Turkey (3.63%).
Over the 12 months of last year, the country imported 39,000 tons worth $78,000 from Germany (51.95%) and Brazil (48.05%), while in January-December 2024, 38 tons of pig iron worth $90,000 were imported.
It was also reported that, starting March 12, 2025, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s decision, the US began imposing a 25% tariff on imports of Ukrainian steel products, except for cast iron.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced its exports of processed cast iron by 3.4% in physical terms compared to 2023, to 1 million 290.622 thousand tons, and by 6.1% in monetary terms, to $500.341 million. Exports were mainly to the US (72.64% of shipments in monetary terms), Turkey (8.03%), and Italy (7.30%). For the whole of 2024, the country imported 38 tons of pig iron worth $90 thousand from Germany, while for the same period in 2023, it imported 154 tons of pig iron worth $156 thousand.
In 2025, Ukraine increased its exports of processed cast iron in physical terms by 53.5% compared to the previous year, to 1 million 980,620 thousand tons.
According to statistics released by the State Customs Service (SCS) on Friday, during the specified period, cast iron exports in monetary terms increased by 51.9% to $759.882 million.
Exports were mainly to the United States (68.25% of shipments in monetary terms), Italy (20.26%), and Turkey (3.63%).
Over the 12 months of last year, the country imported 39,000 tons worth $78,000 from Germany (51.95%) and Brazil (48.05%), while in January-December 2024, 38 tons of cast iron worth $90,000 were imported.
As reported, on March 12 of this year, in accordance with President Donald Trump’s decision, the US began imposing a 25% tariff on imports of Ukrainian steel products, except for cast iron.
In 2024, Ukraine reduced its exports of processed cast iron by 3.4% in physical terms compared to 2023, to 1 million 290.622 thousand tons, and by 6.1% in monetary terms, to $500.341 million. Exports were mainly to the US (72.64% of shipments in monetary terms), Turkey (8.03%), and Italy (7.30%).
For the whole of 2024, the country imported 38 tons of pig iron worth $90 thousand from Germany, while for the same period in 2023, it imported 154 tons of pig iron worth $156 thousand.
Pig iron smelting at the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih plant increased by 16.9% in 2025, reaching 2 million 534.6 thousand tonnes. This is the largest increase among all the main types of products manufactured by the company.
Despite this, CEO Mauro Longobardo noted that the plan was to operate two blast furnaces continuously, but this was not possible due to the war. Production remains adaptive and depends on energy supplies and the market situation.
The key objective of the company remains to preserve production capacity and jobs for the future reconstruction of the country.
ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih is the largest producer of rolled steel in Ukraine. It specialises in the production of long products, in particular, rebar and wire rod. The company has a full production cycle, with production capacity designed for an annual output of over 6 million tonnes of steel, more than 5 million tonnes of rolled products and over 5.5 million tonnes of pig iron.
ArcelorMittal owns Ukraine’s largest mining and metallurgical complex, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, and a number of small companies, including ArcelorMittal Beryslav.
