The Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Plant “Zaporizhstal” reduced rolled steel shipments by 6.3% in January-May of this year compared to the same period last year—to 1.0285 million tons from 1.0973 million tons.
According to the company’s press release on Monday, steel production for the first five months of the year amounted to 1,158,100 tons (1,296,800 tons in January–May 2025), and pig iron production to 1,255,000 tons (1,426,900 tons) .
In May, Zaporizhstal produced 242,100 tons of pig iron and 243,400 tons of steel, and shipped 208,900 tons of rolled steel, whereas the previous month it produced 193,500 tons of pig iron, 156,600 tons of steel, and shipped 159,100 tons of rolled steel.
Other reports indicate that the company has a “Bring a Friend” program, which not only helps acquaintances find stable employment but also strengthens the team with reliable people and provides additional monetary rewards. Since the beginning of the year, 323 new employees have joined the plant’s workforce thanks to employee referrals. A total of 265 Zaporizhstal employees have participated in the program. The total budget for payments since the start of the year has already exceeded 4.7 million UAH.
As reported, in 2025, Zaporizhstal increased its 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 – 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—and steel output by 17.2%, to 2,890,800 tons, and pig iron by 14.2%, to 3,106,300 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.
