Since the beginning of this year, the Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Plant “Zaporizhstal” has shipped 28,000 tons of rolled steel to Metinvest’s pipe plant in Romania—Metinvest Tubular Iași—which joined the group at the end of 2025.
According to information released by the company on Thursday, April marks four months since Metinvest Tubular IAȘI became part of the group. During this time, the plant has been successfully integrating into the company’s production and management processes, increasing volumes and strengthening cooperation with other assets.
It is noted that Zaporizhstal plays a key role in this process: today, the plant fully meets the Romanian facility’s demand for hot-rolled coils.
“Since the beginning of 2026, Zaporizhstal’s steelmakers have already shipped over 28,000 tons of structural steel products to Iași. These products serve as the basis for the manufacture of round, profile, and rectangular welded pipes that meet European standards and are used in construction, energy, and geothermal engineering,” the press release states.
It is further noted that the synergy among Metinvest Group companies allows not only to strengthen positions in the European market but also to ensure stable utilization of Ukrainian production capacities.
“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.
According to preliminary data, Ukrainian steelmakers reduced their production of rolled steel by 6.6% in January–March 2026 compared to the same period last year, down to 1.341 million tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Thursday, 544,500 tons of rolled steel were produced in March, compared to 390,300 tons the previous month and 406,400 tons in January.
As reported, Ukraine’s steel companies increased total rolled steel production by 4.8% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 6.521 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased total rolled steel production by 15.8% compared to 2023—to 6.222 million tons from 5.372 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine increased its total rolled steel production by 0.4% compared to 2022, reaching 5.372 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced total rolled steel production by 72% compared to 2021—to 5.350 million tons.
In 2021, before the war, 19.079 million tons of rolled steel were produced.
The Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Plant “Zaporizhstal” increased rolled steel shipments by 3.8% in January–March of this year compared to the same period last year—to 660,600 tons from 636,700 tons.
According to the company’s press release, steel production for the first three months amounted to 758,200 tons (748,400 tons in January–March 2025), and pig iron production to 819,300 tons (849,600 tons).
In March, Zaporizhstal produced 316,400 tons of pig iron and 298,200 tons of steel, and shipped 254,600 tons of rolled steel.
As reported, in 2025, Zaporizhstal increased 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 to 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, steel output by 17.2%, to 2,890,800 tons, and pig iron by 14.2%, to 3,106,300 tons.
In 2023, Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 57.2% compared to 2022—to 2,054,700 tons, steel by 65.4%—to 2,466,900 tons, and cast iron by 35.3%, to 2,718,900 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.
According to preliminary data, Ukrainian metallurgical companies reduced their total rolled steel production in January-February this year by 16.8% compared to the same period last year, from 957,000 tons to 797,000 tons.
According to information from the Ukrmetallurgprom association on Monday evening, 390,300 tons of rolled steel were produced in February, compared to 406,400 tons in the previous month.
As reported, Ukrainian steel companies increased their total rolled steel production by 4.8% in 2025 compared to 2024, to 6.521 million tons from 6.222 million tons.
In 2024, Ukraine increased its total rolled steel production by 15.8% compared to 2023, to 6.222 million tons from 5.372 million tons.
In 2023, Ukraine increased its total rolled steel production by 0.4% compared to 2022, to 5.372 million tons.
In 2022, the country reduced its total rolled steel production by 72% compared to 2021, to 5.350 million tons.
In pre-war 2021, 19.079 million tons of rolled steel were produced, which was 103.5% of the 2020 level.
The Ukrainian metallurgical industry continues to show positive recovery dynamics after a sharp decline due to the full-scale war. At the end of 2025, companies increased their total rolled steel production by 4.8% to 6.521 million tons, compared to 6.222 million tons in the previous year. This marks the second consecutive year of growth after a sharp decline in 2022.
However, statistics for 2025 revealed an ambiguous trend: with an increase in the output of finished rolled products, steel production for the year decreased slightly by 2.2% to 7.409 million tons. Such indicators may indicate the use of imported billets or strategic reserves of raw materials by enterprises. In December 2025, rolled steel production amounted to 554,400 tons, and steel production amounted to 596,700 tons.
Overall, the steel industry is showing resilience and potential for further recovery. Over two years (2024-2025), rolled steel production grew by more than 21% overall, and steel production by 19%. However, production volumes are still significantly lower than pre-war levels: in 2021, Ukraine produced over 21 million tons of steel and 19 million tons of rolled steel, which is three times higher than current figures.
Ukrainian metallurgical companies reduced their total rolled steel production by 1.4% in January-August 2025 compared to the same period last year, from 4.318 million tons to 4.256 million tons.
According to the Ukrmetallurgprom association, 633,200 tons of rolled steel were produced in August, compared to 552,000 tons in July.
As reported, Ukraine increased rolled steel production by 15.8% in 2024, to 6.222 million tons. In 2023, this figure increased by 0.4% to 5.372 million tons, and in 2022, it decreased by 72% compared to 2021.
