🌍 Key Export Destinations
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USA – 80.18% of total export value
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Italy – 10.16%
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Turkey – 4.17%
📥 Imports
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29 thousand tons were imported (worth $55 thousand) — mostly from Brazil (68.52%) and Germany (31.48%).
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In the same period in 2024, imports were minimal: 15 tons worth $35 thousand.
📜 Trade Context
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Since March 12, 2025, under a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. applies a 25% duty on Ukrainian steel products — except pig iron.
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This exemption helps Ukraine keep the U.S. as its main buyer.
📊 Annual Trend (2024)
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Export volumes in 2024: 1.29 million tons (down 3.4% vs 2023).
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Export value in 2024: $500.34 million (down 6.1%).
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Main markets in 2024: USA (72.64%), Turkey (8.03%), Italy (7.3%).
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Imports in 2024: 38 tons (Germany).
💡 Implication
The U.S. market remains vital for Ukraine’s pig iron industry, especially given the new tariffs on other steel products. With current growth rates, 2025 exports could surpass pre-war levels despite geopolitical and logistical challenges.
