PJSC “Zaporozhkoks”, one of Ukraine’s largest producers of coke and chemical products and a member of Metinvest group, in January-August this year increased production of blast furnace coke by 22% compared to the same period last year – up to 572.3 thousand tons from 466.7 thousand tons.
According to the company, in August-2023 it produced 72.4 thousand tons of blast furnace coke, while in August-2022 – 70.5 thousand tons (2% growth).
“Zaporizhkoks” in 2022 decreased production of blast furnace coke by 11.9% compared to 2021 – to 737.4 thousand tons, including 70.8 coke produced in December.
“Zaporozhkoks” produces about 10% of coke produced in Ukraine, owns a full technological cycle of processing of coke products. In addition, it produces coke gas and pitch coke.
“Metinvest is a vertically integrated mining group of companies. Its major shareholders are SCM Group (71.24%) and Smart Holding (23.76%), which jointly manage the company.
Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of Metinvest Group.