Ukraine has lost 40% of steel production: where the metallurgical giants are currently operating.

Ukraine is one of the leading countries in Europe in the field of ferrous metallurgy. There are large metallurgical plants operating here, producing steel, cast iron, rolled products, and other products for various industries. This sector has a significant impact on the economy of Ukraine.

The largest metallurgical plants in Ukraine

The largest centers of ferrous metallurgy are located in the eastern and central parts of the country. Among the largest cities in this sector, we can highlight:

• Kryvyi Rih, which has the largest iron ore extraction quarries and plants, such as 'ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih'.
• Zaporizhia with enterprises that produce cast iron, steel, rolled steel, and other products.
• Dnipro and Kamianske, where factories produce metal products for various industries.

After the start of the war, Mariupol lost its large enterprises that provided steel production for the country. However, Ukrainian ferrous metallurgy has the potential for recovery and development, which can become an important factor for economic growth.

It is also important to note that the European Commission has begun monitoring scrap metal trade, including ferrous metals, due to metallurgists' complaints about a lack of raw materials. Ukraine is actively restoring its metallurgical capacities and implementing new standards in this sector.

The submitted news tells about Ukraine's leading role in the field of ferrous metallurgy. It mentions the largest metallurgical plants in the country and their importance for the economy. It also emphasizes the potential for recovery and development of this sector, which has strategic significance for Ukraine.