Supplies of rolled steel from China to the Ukrainian market in January-June 2025 increased by 69.7% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 86.91 thousand tons. Thus, the share of Chinese products in Ukrainian imports amounted to 12.7% compared to 9.3% a year earlier.

In June, metal product deliveries from China to Ukraine decreased by 5.4% y-o-y to 11.36 thousand tons, in particular, flat products – by 39.6% y-o-y to 6.82 thousand tons, while long products increased to 4.54 thousand tons from 0.7 thousand tons in June 2024.

The sharp increase in imports, particularly from Turkey and China, already poses a direct threat to Ukrainian producers. The growth in the long-length rolled steel segment – rebar and wire rod, which Ukrainian companies are capable of producing themselves – is particularly critical.

If appropriate protective measures are not taken, Ukrainian producers may permanently lose the domestic market, which should be a “safety cushion” for the industry during the war and post-war recovery.

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