In January-June, Ukraine exported 17.01 million tons of iron ore and concentrate, down by 24.2% YoY.
According to the customs statistics, in monetary terms exports dropped by 44.8%, to $2.16 billion.
Slovakia was the main customer with the share of 18.68%, followed by China with 17.55% and Poland with 14.65%.
Due to the blockade of Black Sea ports by Russia, China has dropped to the second place, and until the end of the year European countries could displace it altogether. (Ukrainian metal)