Ukraine has seen a significant increase in its hot rolled coil (HRC) exports in June, according to national customs data. The total volume of flat steel exports reached 156,400 tonnes, marking an 8.5% rise from the previous month and a 27.2% increase compared to June 2023. This surge was primarily driven by HRC, while downstream shipments saw a decline. In monetary terms, flat steel exports rose by 0.3% month-on-month but were 0.6% lower year-on-year, totaling $94.2 million.