The Dnipro Metallurgical Plant (DMZ) has recommenced exporting rolled steel products following a significant pause. In its initial rolling campaign of 2025, which commenced on January 31 and spanned two weeks, Rolling Shop No. 2 produced 7,100 tons of steel products catering to both Ukrainian and European markets. This development was reported in the corporate publication of DCH Steel.
The campaign’s start date was adjusted from mid-January due to delays in billet supplies intended for export. Prior to this, exporting products was deemed unprofitable, limiting Euro profile production to the summer of 2023 for Metinvest.
During this winter campaign, approximately 5,000 tons of channels were manufactured for the domestic market, with an additional 2,000 tons designated for export. Notably, Mill 550 undertook the task of cutting long billets into multiple lengths—a process previously handled by a different shop. This required the installation of additional racks and the involvement of repair specialists, achieving a processing rate of up to 450 tons of billets daily.
The plant also initiated the production of industrial batches of cast square channels. Transitioning from rolled to cast billets facilitated cost reductions in production. Yuriy Mikhailov, Deputy General Director for Metallurgical Production, highlighted that during the winter campaign, the plant successfully produced channel 22 from cast billets with a 200×200 mm cross-section. Plans are underway to manufacture channel 24 in the forthcoming production cycle.
Additionally, the plant has commenced experimental production of R-34 rail products, which were previously fabricated at another rolling mill.
Despite encountering challenges such as crane equipment malfunctions and issues with the lower shaft of stand No. 7, the campaign concluded successfully. The majority of products have been delivered to customers, meeting quality standards.
Currently, equipment repairs are in progress, with the next rolling campaign scheduled for March or April.
For context, in 2024, DMZ experienced a 59.4% reduction in rolled steel production compared to 2023, totaling 42,900 tons. Coke production also saw a 1.2% year-on-year decrease, amounting to 289,100 tons.
As one of Ukraine’s prominent metallurgical enterprises and a member of DCH Steel under the DCH Group, DMZ offers a diverse range of channels and angles. It stands as the sole Ukrainian producer of channels with parallel flanges ranging from sizes 12 to 30, along with specialized profiles for machine building, crane rails, and mine rails.
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