Ministry of Economy announced an export record in metallurgy: what is it about
Kyiv • UNN
In July, Ukraine exported a record 219 thousand tons of semi-finished iron products worth $109.4 million. The country's total exports increased by 9% compared to June, reaching almost $3 billion.
In July, Ukraine exported 219 thousand tons of semi-finished iron products, a record high during the war. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy, UNN reports.
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"A new record was set in the steel industry - 219,000 tons of semi-finished iron products were exported by Ukraine in July, which is the best figure since the war," the statement said.
Industrial exports reportedly dominated exports:
- iron ore and concentrates - $229 million (2.5 million tons),
- furniture - $37.9 million (18.9 tons),
- Semi-finished iron products - 219 thousand tons worth $109.4 million, up 83.1% compared to June.
"Ukraine exported almost $3 billion worth of goods in July this year. At the same time, the physical volume of exports in July is 0.6% less than in June, which is due to seasonal changes in exported crops. Overall, Ukrainian exports grew by 9% in July compared to the previous month," said Taras Kachka, Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade Representative of Ukraine.
Recall
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal saidthat Ukraine's food exports in the first half of the year reached $12.4 billion.