In 2013 Ukraine produced around 17.6 million tons of coke, down by 7.1%, or 1.3 million tons, YoY. While coke consumption decreased by 2.8%.
According to the experts, in 2014 Ukraine would produce about 17.7 million tons of coke (up by 0.6%).
The expected coke import volumes are 550 thousand tons (up by 10%), while exports are expected to rise by 4.9%, to around 2 million tons.
Russia remains the leading exporter of coal and coke to Ukraine. Coal supplies from the USA and Kazakhstan are expected to remain on the previous levels. (Ukrainian metal)