Ukraine: scrap exports up in April 2025

In April, Ukraine exported 46.32 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up by 7.1% YoY and by 16.1% MoM. According to the State Customs Service, the main importer was Poland, purchasing 40.15 thousand tons of scrap (+19.9% MoM), or 88.4% of the total exports. Greece imported 2.69 thousand tons (-53.4%), Bulgaria – 2.4 thousand tons and…

Ukraine: scrap exports up in January-April 2025

In January-April, Ukraine exported 127.209 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up by 45.5%YoY. According to the State Customs Service, export revenue increased by 39.4%, to $39.24 million. The main customer was Poland (86.96% in monetary terms), followed by Greece (6.6%) and Germany (3.09%). In April, exports amounted to 46.321 thousand tons, up by 16.1% MoM.…

Ukraine: Economy Ministry to ban scrap export

The Ministry of Economy has presented for public discussion the draft of the Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution, which suggests licensing and quotation of exports of ferrous metals scrap setting the zero quota for 2025. If the resolution is adopted, the export of ferrous scrap will be prohibited, as licenses will be issued only within the…

Ukraine: scrap procurement up in Q1 2025

In January-March, Ukraine procured 505.9 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, up by 18.5% YoY. According to UAVtormet, domestic market received 401 thousand tons of scrap, up by 16.4%. Stocks at metal plants as of April 1, amounted to 20-25 thousand tons. Exports grew by 32%, to 80.9 thousand tons. (Ukrainian metal)