In January-April Ukraine produced 3.326 million tons of 6% moisture metallurgical coke, down by 25.2% YoY.
According to Ukrkoks, in April 744 thousand tons of coke were produced, and 773 thousand tons in March.
Avdiivka Coke and Chemical Works started increasing output thanks to batteries No. 7 and 9 put into operation. So in May and in June Ukrkoks expects increase in output.
In 2016 Ukraine produced 12.273 million tons of coke, up by 9.6% YoY. (Ukrainian metal)