Zaporizhzhya Iron and Steel Works “Zaporizhstal” in January-May this year increased output of rolled steel by 4.6% compared to the same period last year – up to 1 million 97.3 thousand tonnes from 1 million 48.8 thousand tonnes.
According to the mill’s press release on Monday, steel output for the period amounted to 1 million 296.8 thousand tonnes (1 million 249.5 thousand tonnes in January-May 2024), pig iron-1 mdn 426.9 thousand tonnes (1 million 290.4 thousand tonnes).
In May, Zaporizhstal produced 294.5 thousand tonnes of pig iron, 277.9 thousand tonnes of steel, 233.1 thousand tonnes of rolled products.
As reported, “Zaporizhstal” in 2024 increased output of rolled products by 18.1% compared to 2023 – to 2 million 426.7 thousand tonnes from 2 million 54.7 thousand tonnes, steel – by 17.2% to 2 million 890.8 thousand tonnes, pig iron – by 14.2% to 3 million 106.3 thousand tonnes.
“Zaporizhstal” in 2023 increased output of rolled products by 57.2% compared to 2022 – to 2 million 54.7 thousand tonnes, steel by 65.4% – to 2 million 466.9 thousand tonnes, pig iron – by 35.3% – to 2 million 718.9 thousand tonnes.
“Zaporizhstal is one of the largest industrial enterprises of Ukraine, whose products are widely demanded by consumers both in the domestic market and in many countries of the world.
“Zaporizhstal is in the process of integration into Metinvest Group, the main shareholders of which are System Capital Management Chao (71.24%) and Smart Holding Group of Companies (23.76%).
Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of Metinvest Group.