April Decline:
In April, imports from Ukraine decreased by 47.2% compared to April 2023 and by 38.6% compared to the previous month, reaching 50.04 thousand tons.
January Peak:
Ukrainian pig iron supply to the US market slowed after January 2024, when the highest monthly figure since September 2021 was recorded at 175.87 thousand tons.
Overall US Imports:
January to April 2024, the US reduced its total pig iron imports by 29.9% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 1.68 million tons.
Historical Decline:
Pig iron exports from Ukraine in 2023 decreased by 5.8% compared to 2022, totaling 1.25 million tons, a 61.4% decrease from pre-war 2021 levels.