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Ukraine’s construction steel market has started 2026 on a firmer note, with domestic prices for key steel products rising between 3.3% and 8.4% since the start of the year. The biggest gains were seen in hot-rolled sheet, profile pipe, and round pipe segments, reflecting steady movement in the country’s construction steel trade. In March alone, prices increased by 1.8% to 4%, showing continued momentum across major categories. Market data also points to improving steel consumption trends, supported by growth in construction activity and stronger demand for rebar, beams, channels, and hot-rolled products. For buyers, traders, and infrastructure players, the latest price movement signals a market that is gradually strengthening despite demand still being described as relatively low. The trend is important for steel distributors, project planners, and procurement teams tracking construction raw material costs in Ukraine’s domestic market.
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