In 2017 rolled metal consumption in Ukraine increased by 6.6%, to 5.16 million tons.
Of this volume 1.3 million tons, or 25.1%, were imported.
In 2016 rolled metal consumption was 4.84 million tons, with 1.056 million tons (21.8%) imported.
Flat rolled metal share in the imports as of the end of November 2017 was 55.3%, down from 62%. Long rolled metal share grew from 36.3% to 43%.
Imported metal comes from the CIS countries (38.9%), EU (26.1%) and Asia (25.6%). (Ukrainian metal)
