MINING AND METALLURGICAL COMPLEX OF UKRAINE: CURRENT TRENDS AND RESULTS

The article analyzes the production and sales results of enterprises mining metallurgical complex Ukraine (hereinafter MMC) in 2020, first quarter for four months 2021, as well preconditions that developed 2019. It was determined MMC 2019 were worst entire period existence independent Ukraine. factors ineffective work this period. In situation aggravated by COVID-19 pandemic. Steel declined, while pig iron rolled products increased marginally compared to Exports ore almost a quarter, which means success segment partially offset difficulties sector. Success 2020 were: rapid recovery China after quarantine, effective measures support economy European countries, high demand prices ore, business activity low level stocks, led an increase metal products. 2021 iron, products, sinter same indicator but coke, steel pipes decreased. export main has grown significantly. April there drop exports ferrous metals March, general, dynamics is positive. examines positive trends (growth raw materials, products), risks threats have arisen market will affect efficiency long term (a slowdown growth Ukrainian countries-consumers protectionism, insufficient protection domestic from imports need significant investments improving environmental friendliness increasing costs.