By KYIV. Jan 4 (Interfax-Ukraine) – PrJSC Zaporizhkoks, one of the largest producers of coke and chemical products in Ukraine, which is part of Metinvest Group, in 2022 reduced production of coke by 11.9% compared to 2021, to 737,400 tonnes.
According to the company, 70,800 tonnes of coke were produced in December, while in the previous month – 68,100 tonnes, in December 2021 – 66,600 tonnes.
"The decrease in the level of production compared to the same period last year is associated with a shortage of raw materials caused by military operations," the company’s information explains.
As reported, Zaporizhkoks in 2021 reduced production by 1.9% compared to 2020, to 837,200 tonnes.
Zaporizhkoks produces about 10% of coke produced in Ukraine, owns a full technological cycle for processing coke products.
Metinvest is a vertically integrated mining group of companies. Its main shareholders are SCM Group (71.24%) and Smart Holding (23.76%), which jointly manage the company.
Metinvest Holding LLC is the management company of Metinvest Group.
