WHAT HAPPENED

According to GMK Center, July’s export increase was supported by hot-rolled flat steel shipments, which reached 87.9 kt—up 19.8% month on month and 4.7% year on year. Poland received approximately 58 kt of July hot-rolled coil exports, with further volumes shipped to Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Commercial context

Analysis: The July rebound improved short-term export momentum but did not erase the cumulative year-on-year decline. The combination of lower January–July tonnage and higher revenue indicates stronger revenue generated per exported tonne or a change in product and market mix, although the supplied data do not establish the cause. Poland’s large share of July hot-rolled coil shipments also highlights the importance of that destination to Ukrainian exporters.

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KEY DETAILS
  • July flat-steel exports: 113.2 kt, up 13% month on month and 6.6% year on year, according to GMK Center.
  • January–July flat-steel exports: 908.6 kt, down 6.5% year on year.
  • July hot-rolled flat-steel exports: 87.9 kt, up 19.8% month on month and 4.7% year on year.
  • Poland received approximately 58 kt of July hot-rolled coil exports; other destinations included Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
  • January–July flat-steel export revenue: $568.7 million, up 2% year on year.
WHAT TO WATCH

Outlook: Monitor whether the July increase continues in subsequent months and whether cumulative exports narrow their year-on-year deficit. Changes in shipments to Poland and other European destinations will be particularly relevant given their role in July hot-rolled coil trade.

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Source date
3 September 2026
MetalMate publication
13 October 2026
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Exports of flat steel from Ukraine rose by 13% m/m in July — GMK Center
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