In October, Ukraine exported 2.4 million tons of iron ore, which is 4.7 percent less year-on-year and less than two percent less than in September. China remained the main buyer of raw materials from Ukraine: 1.14 million tons were delivered in October, which is 25 percent less than in September. China was followed by Poland and Slovakia with almost 400,000 tons and 377,270 tons, respectively. In fact, the increase in supplies to these two countries, by almost 50 percent and 84 percent, respectively, still could not compensate for the loss of volumes sent to China.
In January-October, the total volume of iron ore exports from Ukraine amounted to 26.56 million tons, which is 4.4% less than a year earlier, according to customs.
