Ukraine's pipes production increased by 5.1% during January-September 2023

In September 2023, Ukrainian pipe companies produced 36.9 thousand tons of pipes, a decrease of 10.2% compared to September 2022. A decrease of 11.7% compared to August. In the period from January to September 2023, Ukraine's pipe production increased by 5.1% compared to the same period in 2022, reaching 376.1 thousand tons. In 2022, Ukraine produced 608 thousand tons of pipes, a decrease of 38% compared to 2021. The industry's performance has been affected by logistical problems, as well as damage to energy infrastructure, and as a result, electricity supplies diminished at the end of last year. As a result, pipeline companies exported their products through Western border crossings and European seaports. This increased logistics costs by 2-3 times and affected the cost of pipe products. Which reduced pipe exports from Ukraine by 33.6% on an annual basis in 2022 to reach 400.4 thousand tons. In monetary terms, exports in this period amounted to $688.5 million, 10.1% lower than in 2021.