In January-August, Ukraine increased imports of nickel and nickel wares by 68.5% YoY, to $18.6 million.
According to the State Customs Service, in August imports amounted to $1.62 million.
At the same time, exports grew from $201 thousand to $508 thousand ($85 thousand in August).
Last year, Ukraine decreased nickel imports by 74.2% YoY, to $15.391 million. (Ukrainian metal)