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Pig iron production surges 8.1% as Ukraine’s leading steelmaker sees stable industrial recovery
Zaporizhstal Iron and Steel Works, one of Ukraine’s largest steel producers, reported a 2.6% year-on-year increase in rolled steel output to 865,000 tons from January to April 2025, according to data from GMK Center.
The company also saw notable growth in pig iron production, which rose by 8.1% y/y to 1.13 million tons, while steel output increased 1% y/y, reaching 1.02 million tons.
In April 2025 alone, Zaporizhstal produced:
- 228.3 thousand tons of rolled steel (down 0.5% y/y, up 1% m/m)
- 282.8 thousand tons of pig iron (up 6.7% y/y, down 4.7% m/m)
- 270.6 thousand tons of steel (down 2.8% y/y, up 0.2% m/m)
These figures reflect the ongoing stabilization and gradual recovery of Ukraine’s steel industry amid ongoing logistical and economic challenges.
2024 Growth Sets the Stage
In 2024, Zaporizhstal recorded significant production gains:
- Rolled steel: 2.43 million tons (+18.3% y/y)
- Pig iron: 3.11 million tons (+14.3% y/y)
- Steel: 2.89 million tons (+17.2% y/y)
This uptick was attributed to improved blast furnace productivity, increased demand for commercial pig iron, and the partial reopening of sea export routes through Ukrainian ports.
Strategic Investment
To support operations and modernization, the company invested UAH 938 million in 2024 in overhauls and projects tied to production upgrades, worker safety, IT infrastructure, and community support. For 2025, planned investments are expected to rise to UAH 1.1 billion, continuing the company’s focus on resilience and innovation.
Zaporizhstal’s steady performance underscores its role as a cornerstone of Ukraine’s metallurgical sector, particularly amid global supply disruptions and regional challenges.
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