In January-October of this year, Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works increased its rolled steel output by 21.1% year-on-year to 2 million 1.2 thousand tons from 1 million 652.5 thousand tons.
According to the company, steel production in the period under review increased by 21.05% to 2.418 million tons, and pig iron production by 17% to 2.562 million tons.
In October, Zaporizhstal produced 264.5 thousand tons of iron, 241.3 thousand tons of steel, and shipped 172.2 thousand tons of rolled products.
At the same time, it is recalled that in 2023, the plant operated at an average of 70% of its capacity.
As reported, in 2023, Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 57.2% compared to 2022, up to 2 million 54.7 thousand tons, steel by 65.4%, up to 2 million 466.9 thousand tons, and pig iron by 35.3%, up to 2 million 718.9 thousand tons.
“Zaporizhstal is one of the largest industrial enterprises in Ukraine, whose products are in great demand among consumers both in the domestic market and in many countries of the world.
“Zaporizhstal is in the process of integration into Metinvest Group, whose major shareholders are System Capital Management (71.24%) and Smart Holding Group (23.76%).
Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of Metinvest Group.