[ Ukraine Exports 793,000 Tonnes of Steel to Poland via Rail ]
Ukrainian Railways (UZ) reported on October 15, 2026, that the nation exported 793,000 tonnes of ferrous metals across the border to Poland by rail during the January–September 2026 period. This volume represents a 22% year-on-year decline, vividly illustrating the logistical collapse and production curtailments ravaging Ukraine's remaining heavy industry. In stark contrast, Ukrainian rail imports of ferrous metals from Poland rose by 24% to 163,000 tonnes over the same timeframe. [SMM Iron Ore]