In October Ukraine produced 1.8 million tons of pig iron, 1.9 million tons of steel and 1.7 million tons of rolled metal, down by 3%, 2%, and up by 2% MoM respectively.
As of the end of October 18 out of 28 blast furnaces (64%), 8 out of open-hearth furnaces (89%), 14 out of 21 converters (67%), 7 out of 15 electric arc furnaces (47%) and 12 out of 18 continuous-cast machines (67%) were in operation.
In 10 months Ukraine (including enterprises on the uncontrolled territories in January-February) produced 16.4 million tons of pig iron, 17.7 million tons of steel and 15.2 million tons of rolled metal, all down by 17%, 13% and 15% YoY respectively.
According to the preliminary estimates, in 2017 Ukraine will produce 19.7 million tons of pig iron, 21.2 million tons of steel and 18.2 million tons of rolled metal, down by 16%, 13% and 15% YoY respectively. (Ukrainian metal)