According to Ukrainian Mining and Metallurgical Company (UGMK), in July this year Ukraine's crude steel production will increase by 1.8 percent compared to May, to 3.07 million mt.
According to UGMK's forecast, pig iron output in Ukraine will reach 2.520 million mt in July, while production of rolled steel will rise to 2.790 million mt.
In May this year, Ukraine's crude steel production had increased by 0.3 percent compared to April, rising to 3.017 million mt.