Results of MMC of Ukraine in November and for 11 months of 2018

Comparative indicators of production of mining enterprises of Ukraine in November 2018:

- pig iron - 1.64 million tons, which is 8% lower compared to October 2018;
- steel - 1.66 million tons, down 7%;
- rolled stock - 1.48 million tons, down 3%.
The decrease in the production level in November 2018 compared to October 2018 was primarily due to the overhaul and preventive maintenance of the main metallurgical units at a number of enterprises.

11M 2018 Consolidated Indicators:

- iron ore concentrate - 55.25 million tons, which is 100% relative to the same period in 2017;
- agglomerate - 28.95 million tons, up 3%;
- pellets - 19.58 million tons, up 8%;
- gross coke (6% wet) - 9.90 million tons, up 5%;
- pig iron - 18.73 million tons, up 5%;
- steel - 19.21 million tons, up 1%;
- rolled products - 16.84 million tons, up 3%;
- pipe products - 1.02 million tons, up 6%.
As of December 2018, of the main operating production facilities, 20 out of 21 blast furnaces, 8 out of 9 open-hearth furnaces, 14 out of 16 converters, 6 out of 15 electric furnaces and 13 out of 14 continuous casting machines are in operation.