[SMM Iron & Steel] Ukraine’s Jan-Apr 2026 Pig Iron Exports Rise 11.2% to 638,300 Tons Driven by US Shipments

Published: May 21, 2026 15:11

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Ukraine's steelmakers exported 638,300 mt of commercial pig iron during the January-April 2026 period, representing an 11.2% increase year-on-year. For the cumulative January-March quarter, pig iron shipments reached 456,630 mt (up 0.6% YoY) and generated $170.71 million in export revenue, although this marked a 21.2% decline quarter-on-quarter. The United States cemented its status as the absolute primary consumer, importing 422,440 mt (+17.2% YoY) during the first quarter, while traditional European corridors collapsed, with shipments to Italy plunging 59.6% year-on-year to 26,500 mt and Poland falling 47.2% to 5,870 mt. In March alone, shipments fell 13.3% month-on-month and 44% year-on-year to 168,490 mt (with revenue down to $65.48 million), of which 164,400 mt went to the US.

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