Ukraine among 10 largest pig iron producers

Ukraine has become the 10th largest pig iron maker in the world after its metal producers smelted 3.5 million tons of this type of iron in January and February, the Association of Ukrainian Metallurgical Enterprises reported on March 24.  

Pig iron is an intermediate iron product with a high carbon content. Ukraine provides 1.5% of the world’s pig iron supply. Globally, 40 countries produce this iron, which is used in steelmaking.