EconomyReport: Ukraine shifts from steel exporter to importer

The shutdown of Ukrainian metallurgical plants in fall 2026 has transformed the domestic market, turning the country from a major steel producer and exporter into an import-dependent one, Ekonomicheskaya Pravda reported. Blocked Greater Odessa ports and costly, lengthy transport are limiting imports. Construction costs rose 30-35% over the past year, while rebar prices climbed about 60%.

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