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Photo – TEST US port fee proposals to have little effect on China amid healthy bulk ship orders

China's shipbuilding sector remains strong despite proposed US tariffs, leading the industry for the 15th consecutive year in 2024 with 55.7% of global completions and 74.1% of new orders. Chinese shipyards benefit from low labor costs, efficient supply chains, and competitive steel prices, offering vessels at significantly lower costs than US equivalents. High demand for materials and next-gen vessels further reinforces China's dominance in global shipbuilding.

Photo – Global iron ore market trendiron: EU and Ukraine’s prospects
Global iron ore market trendiron: EU and Ukraine’s prospects

In January-April, Ukrainian iron ore exports to the EU amounted to 19.7% of the total European imports

Photo – Ukrainian steel trading market shows signs of recovery
Ukrainian steel trading market shows signs of recovery

Its prospects depend on the speed of recovery in construction and engineering

Photo – How the explosion of the Kakhovska HPP affected the steel industry of Ukraine
How the explosion of the Kakhovska HPP affected the steel industry of Ukraine

Steel industry in Kryvyi Rih, as well as plants in Nikopol, Pokrov and Marhanets, will be affected by the lack of water

Photo – How the year of the war affected Ukrainian steel industry: the state and risks
How the year of the war affected Ukrainian steel industry: the state and risks

Despite all the problems, industry enterprises are ready to restore production

Photo – How the export logistics of iron and steel companies has changed in 2022
How the export logistics of iron and steel companies has changed in 2022

Industry enterprises have rebuilt their logistics routes by directing exports to European seaports

Photo – Ukrainian titanium: the export of titanium ores from Ukraine decreased by 42% y/y in 2022
Ukrainian titanium: the export of titanium ores from Ukraine decreased by 42% y/y in 2022

The situation on the market of Ukrainian titanium assets is unstable and attracts increased attention

Photo – Iron and steel exports fell more than the overall figure in 2022
Iron and steel exports fell more than the overall figure in 2022

All-Ukrainian exports last year decreased by 38% compared to 46-72% in iron and steel industry

Photo – The steel consumption in Ukraine decreased by 55%: market review based on the results of 2022
The steel consumption in Ukraine decreased by 55%: market review based on the results of 2022

The main decline in the consumption of steel products occurred in the construction sector

Photo – Iron and steel industry needs systemic support from the state
Iron and steel industry needs systemic support from the state

The authorities and the industry are trying to come to an understanding regarding the support of the iron and steel sector

Photo – Ukrainian steel sector needs the unblocking of Black Sea ports
Ukrainian steel sector needs the unblocking of Black Sea ports

Monthly losses of steel products export from Ukraine due to blocking of ports reach $420 million

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