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Zaporizhstal
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ZAPORIZHSTAL, PJSC
Company typeenum
Public
Founded yearint
1935
Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
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HeadquartersZaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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Zaporizhzhia
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Ukraine
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
steel manufacturing, hot-rolled steel products, cold-rolled coils, metallurgical production, carbon steel coils
Industry2 codes
1Integrated Steelmaking (BF-BOF)
CodeIMAKABAAPrimaryYes
2Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated)
CodeIMAKABAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing331110
SIC code1 code
  • Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens)3312
Product category
Steel Manufacturing
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Steel Products Manufacturing and Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Zaporizhstal generates revenue through manufacturing and selling steel products including hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils, steel strips, black tinplate, commercial pig iron, and commercial slabs. Products are sold domestically in Ukraine through Metinvest-SMC and internationally through direct requests.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Pricing details1 tier
1Testing and Certification Center services for physical-mechanical, metallographic, chemical composition, and physicochemical property testing
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Pricing for services is negotiable. Services include testing of carbon steels, alloyed structural steels, corrosion-resistant steels, iron ore concentrate, limestone, refractories, cast iron, steel, iron ores, fluxed sinter, metallurgical slags, sodium silicate, lime, tin, ferroalloys, coke, coal, gases, oils and lubricants.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Zaporizhstal operates a full metallurgical cycle production facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, manufacturing steel products including hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled coils and sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils, steel strips, black tinplate, commercial pig iron, and steel slabs. The products serve industrial manufacturers in welded pipe, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance industries, with shipments to over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Zaporizhstal is a joint venture of Metinvest Group operating as a full metallurgical cycle plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying high-quality steel products globally. The core product portfolio consists of hot-rolled coils and sheets (with thicknesses from 1.8 to 8.0 mm), cold-rolled coils and sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils (grades S235, S275, S355 per EN 10025), steel strips, commercial pig iron (4 million tonnes/year capacity), and steel slabs. These products serve welded pipe manufacturers, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance industries. The company ships to over 50 countries. Supporting services include a Testing and Certification Center offering physical-mechanical and chemical testing for metallurgical materials, energy supply, and digital services including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Digital Product Passports for individual steel grades documenting chemical composition, mechanical properties, and carbon footprint data.

Product and service7 records
1Hot-rolled coils and sheets
CategorySteel Products
Description

High-quality hot-rolled structural steel coils and sheets in various grades (S235, S275, S355) with thicknesses from 1.8 mm to 8.0 mm, produced via hot rolling process. Used by industrial manufacturers in construction, welded pipe, and structural applications.

2Cold-rolled coils and sheets
CategorySteel Products
Description

Cold-rolled steel coils and sheets produced at the cold rolling mill, offering more precise dimensions and enhanced mechanical properties compared to hot-rolled products for automotive, construction, and other industries.

3Carbon and low-alloy steel coils
CategorySteel Products
Description

Steel coils produced from carbon and low-alloy steels conforming to EN 10025 standards (S235J0, S235J2, S235JR, S275J0, S275J2, S275JR, S355J0, S355J2, S355JR), serving welded pipe manufacturers, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance producers.

4Pig iron (cast iron)
CategorySteel Products
Description

Commercial foundry pig iron produced in the blast furnace shop with annual capacity of 3.6-4 million tonnes, serving as a base material for steel production and casting applications.

5Steel slabs
CategorySteel Products
Description

Semi-finished steel products (slabs) produced from carbon, structural, and low-alloy steels, cast in ingots up to 18.6 tonnes, used as feedstock for rolling mills.

6Steel strips
CategorySteel Products
Description

Steel strips produced as part of the product portfolio, used in various applications across multiple industries.

7Testing and Certification Center services
CategoryTesting and Certification Services
Description

Laboratory services for determining physical-mechanical, metallographic, chemical composition, and physicochemical properties of metallurgical materials including carbon steels, alloyed structural steels, corrosion-resistant steels, iron ore concentrate, limestone, refractories, cast iron, steel, iron ores, fluxed sinter, metallurgical slags, sodium silicate, lime, tin, ferroalloys, coke, coal, gases, oils and lubricants.

Scale indicator13 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership9 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Zaporizhstal is a joint venture (joint enterprise) of Metinvest Group, one of Ukraine's largest mining and metallurgical companies. Metinvest Group owns and operates the facility as part of its metallurgical division. The company celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Metinvest-SMC (Sales and Metallurgy Center) handles domestic sales of Zaporizhstal steel products in Ukraine through its website. Customers in Ukraine can order products directly through this platform.

Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

International sales entity handling export of Zaporizhstal steel products to global markets across over 50 countries.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Educational institution established in 2020 for preparing metallurgical specialists. Zaporizhstal supports employee education through this university and top-performing students receive job placement assurances.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Vocational education institution partnered with Zaporizhstal for the Steel Future scholarship program, training welders and other specialists for the metallurgical industry.

6Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Vocational College of ZNU
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Vocational college participating in Zaporizhstal's scholarship and training programs for metallurgical specialists.

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7Zaporizhzhia Industrial Centre of Vocational Education
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Vocational education institution partnered with Zaporizhstal for student training and scholarship programs.

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8Zaporizhzhia Vocational Lyceum of Railway Transport
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Vocational institution participating in Zaporizhstal's Steel Future scholarship program for technical specializations.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Ukrainian analytical platform that compiles business rankings and employer indices, ranking Zaporizhstal as the largest employer in Zaporizhzhia region.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Azovstal
TypeDirect peer
Description

Sister integrated steelworks within Metinvest Group located in Mariupol. Operates a comparable BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing slabs, hot-rolled, and pig iron products, making it the closest direct peer in scale, technology, and customer base.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

World's largest integrated steel producer with BF-BOF and EAF capacity across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Competes with Zaporizhstal in flat steel markets and owns ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih as a direct Ukrainian counterpart.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of Russia's largest integrated flat steel producers with BF-BOF capacity and a similar product mix of slabs, hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized steel. Comparable in scale and product portfolio to Zaporizhstal.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the world's largest integrated steel producers with full BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated flat steel products. Direct comparable to Zaporizhstal in route, scale, and product mix.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global integrated steelmaker with BF-BOF and EAF operations across Europe and India producing flat steel for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable in integrated cycle and customer segments served.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Ukraine's other major integrated steel producer, owned by ArcelorMittal. Operates a full BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing pig iron, steel, and rolled products for construction, pipe, and general industrial markets — directly competing with Zaporizhstal in Ukraine and export channels.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest North American steel producer, primarily EAF-based, producing flat and long steel. While technologically different, it represents a benchmark competitor in flat steel markets and demonstrates the competitive pressure EAF route exerts on BF-BOF producers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Metinvest Group integrated steel plant (formerly Dniprovsky Iron and Steel Works) in Kamianske, Ukraine. Produces pig iron, slabs, and rolled steel products using BF-BOF routes, sharing parent ownership and overlapping export channels with Zaporizhstal.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major European integrated flat steel producer with BF-BOF and emerging DRI operations. Competes with Zaporizhstal in EU markets for EN-grade flat steel and is also navigating CBAM-driven decarbonization pressures.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Vertically integrated Russian steelmaker with BF-BOF and EAF operations producing flat steel, pig iron, and slabs. Comparable integrated cycle, scale, and exposure to global flat steel markets.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat6 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

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Segment2 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles3 records

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Compliance9 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Zaporizhstal

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Zaporizhstal firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Zaporizhstal
Legal name
ZAPORIZHSTAL, PJSC
Website
https://zaporizhstal.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1935
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Zaporizhstal industry classification

Industry
Product category
Steel Manufacturing
NAICS
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (331110)
SIC
Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens) (3312)
akta.pro primary industry
Integrated Steelmaking (BF-BOF) (IMAKABAA)
akta.pro secondary industry
Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated) (IMAKABAG)

Keywords

  • Steel manufacturing
  • Hot-rolled steel products
  • Cold-rolled coils
  • Metallurgical production
  • Carbon steel coils

Where Zaporizhstal is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Zaporizhzhia
HQ country
Ukraine
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Zaporizhstal business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Steel Products Manufacturing and Sales: Zaporizhstal generates revenue through manufacturing and selling steel products including hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils, steel strips, black tinplate, commercial pig iron, and commercial slabs. Products are sold domestically in Ukraine through Metinvest-SMC and internationally through direct requests.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractTesting and Certification Center services for physical-mechanical, metallographic, chemical composition, and physicochemical property testing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Zaporizhstal product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Zaporizhstal operates a full metallurgical cycle production facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, manufacturing steel products including hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled coils and sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils, steel strips, black tinplate, commercial pig iron, and steel slabs. The products serve industrial manufacturers in welded pipe, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance industries, with shipments to over 50 countries worldwide.

Product overview

Zaporizhstal is a joint venture of Metinvest Group operating as a full metallurgical cycle plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying high-quality steel products globally. The core product portfolio consists of hot-rolled coils and sheets (with thicknesses from 1.8 to 8.0 mm), cold-rolled coils and sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils (grades S235, S275, S355 per EN 10025), steel strips, commercial pig iron (4 million tonnes/year capacity), and steel slabs. These products serve welded pipe manufacturers, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance industries. The company ships to over 50 countries. Supporting services include a Testing and Certification Center offering physical-mechanical and chemical testing for metallurgical materials, energy supply, and digital services including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Digital Product Passports for individual steel grades documenting chemical composition, mechanical properties, and carbon footprint data.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Hot-rolled coils and sheets High-quality hot-rolled structural steel coils and sheets in various grades (S235, S275, S355) with thicknesses from 1.8 mm to 8.0 mm, produced via hot rolling process. Used by industrial manufacturers in construction, welded pipe, and structural applications.
  • Cold-rolled coils and sheets Cold-rolled steel coils and sheets produced at the cold rolling mill, offering more precise dimensions and enhanced mechanical properties compared to hot-rolled products for automotive, construction, and other industries.
  • Carbon and low-alloy steel coils Steel coils produced from carbon and low-alloy steels conforming to EN 10025 standards (S235J0, S235J2, S235JR, S275J0, S275J2, S275JR, S355J0, S355J2, S355JR), serving welded pipe manufacturers, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance producers.
  • Pig iron (cast iron) Commercial foundry pig iron produced in the blast furnace shop with annual capacity of 3.6-4 million tonnes, serving as a base material for steel production and casting applications.
  • Steel slabs Semi-finished steel products (slabs) produced from carbon, structural, and low-alloy steels, cast in ingots up to 18.6 tonnes, used as feedstock for rolling mills.
  • Steel strips Steel strips produced as part of the product portfolio, used in various applications across multiple industries.
  • Testing and Certification Center services Laboratory services for determining physical-mechanical, metallographic, chemical composition, and physicochemical properties of metallurgical materials including carbon steels, alloyed structural steels, corrosion-resistant steels, iron ore concentrate, limestone, refractories, cast iron, steel, iron ores, fluxed sinter, metallurgical slags, sodium silicate, lime, tin, ferroalloys, coke, coal, gases, oils and lubricants.

Companies that use Zaporizhstal

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Zaporizhstal technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Zaporizhstal partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Metinvest GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZaporizhstal is a joint venture (joint enterprise) of Metinvest Group, one of Ukraine's largest mining and metallurgical companies. Metinvest Group owns and operates the facility as part of its metallurgical division. The company celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.
  • Metinvest-SMCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetinvest-SMC (Sales and Metallurgy Center) handles domestic sales of Zaporizhstal steel products in Ukraine through its website. Customers in Ukraine can order products directly through this platform.
  • Metinvest International SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sales entity handling export of Zaporizhstal steel products to global markets across over 50 countries.
  • Metinvest Polytechnic UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution established in 2020 for preparing metallurgical specialists. Zaporizhstal supports employee education through this university and top-performing students receive job placement assurances.
  • Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic Centre of Vocational EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education institution partnered with Zaporizhstal for the Steel Future scholarship program, training welders and other specialists for the metallurgical industry.
  • Zaporizhzhia Metallurgical Vocational College of ZNUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational college participating in Zaporizhstal's scholarship and training programs for metallurgical specialists.
  • Zaporizhzhia Industrial Centre of Vocational EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational education institution partnered with Zaporizhstal for student training and scholarship programs.
  • Zaporizhzhia Vocational Lyceum of Railway TransportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational institution participating in Zaporizhstal's Steel Future scholarship program for technical specializations.
  • OpendatabotminorOthersUkrainian analytical platform that compiles business rankings and employer indices, ranking Zaporizhstal as the largest employer in Zaporizhzhia region.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Zaporizhstal competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Azovstal: Sister integrated steelworks within Metinvest Group located in Mariupol. Operates a comparable BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing slabs, hot-rolled, and pig iron products, making it the closest direct peer in scale, technology, and customer base.
  • ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih: Ukraine's other major integrated steel producer, owned by ArcelorMittal. Operates a full BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing pig iron, steel, and rolled products for construction, pipe, and general industrial markets — directly competing with Zaporizhstal in Ukraine and export channels.
  • Kametstal: Metinvest Group integrated steel plant (formerly Dniprovsky Iron and Steel Works) in Kamianske, Ukraine. Produces pig iron, slabs, and rolled steel products using BF-BOF routes, sharing parent ownership and overlapping export channels with Zaporizhstal.

Broad incumbents

  • ArcelorMittal: World's largest integrated steel producer with BF-BOF and EAF capacity across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Competes with Zaporizhstal in flat steel markets and owns ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih as a direct Ukrainian counterpart.
  • NLMK (Novolipetsk Steel): One of Russia's largest integrated flat steel producers with BF-BOF capacity and a similar product mix of slabs, hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized steel. Comparable in scale and product portfolio to Zaporizhstal.
  • MMK (Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works): One of the world's largest integrated steel producers with full BF-BOF metallurgical cycle producing hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated flat steel products. Direct comparable to Zaporizhstal in route, scale, and product mix.
  • Tata Steel: Global integrated steelmaker with BF-BOF and EAF operations across Europe and India producing flat steel for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable in integrated cycle and customer segments served.
  • Nucor: Largest North American steel producer, primarily EAF-based, producing flat and long steel. While technologically different, it represents a benchmark competitor in flat steel markets and demonstrates the competitive pressure EAF route exerts on BF-BOF producers.
  • ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: Major European integrated flat steel producer with BF-BOF and emerging DRI operations. Competes with Zaporizhstal in EU markets for EN-grade flat steel and is also navigating CBAM-driven decarbonization pressures.
  • Severstal: Vertically integrated Russian steelmaker with BF-BOF and EAF operations producing flat steel, pig iron, and slabs. Comparable integrated cycle, scale, and exposure to global flat steel markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Zaporizhstal social profiles

Digital presence

Zaporizhstal compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance9 records

Zaporizhstal financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Zaporizhstal leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Zaporizhstal funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Zaporizhstal M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Zaporizhstal

What does Zaporizhstal do?

Zaporizhstal operates a full metallurgical cycle production facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, manufacturing steel products including hot-rolled coils and sheets, cold-rolled coils and sheets, carbon and low-alloy steel coils, steel strips, black tinplate, commercial pig iron, and steel slabs. The products serve industrial manufacturers in welded pipe, automotive, transportation, agricultural machinery, and household appliance industries, with shipments to over 50 countries worldwide.

Is Zaporizhstal a public or private company?

Zaporizhstal is a public company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Zaporizhstal founded?

Zaporizhstal was founded in 1935. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Zaporizhstal based?

Zaporizhstal is headquartered in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, in the Europe region.

How does Zaporizhstal make money?

One revenue line is on record: steel Products Manufacturing and Sales.

Who are Zaporizhstal's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Azovstal, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih and Kametstal. Broad incumbents are ArcelorMittal, NLMK (Novolipetsk Steel), MMK (Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works), Tata Steel, Nucor, ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe and Severstal.

Does Zaporizhstal have an API?

No public API is recorded for Zaporizhstal.

What industry is Zaporizhstal in?

Zaporizhstal's product category is Steel Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKABAA, Integrated Steelmaking (BF-BOF), with a secondary code of IMAKABAG, Coated & Plated Steel (Galvanized, Galvalume, Tinplate, Electrogalvanized, Color-Coated). Its NAICS code is 331110 and its SIC code is 3312.

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BBCRussia is attacking steel factories in an attempt to break the backbone of Ukraine's economy.Russia has attacked Ukraine's steel factories, halting operations and causing significant economic damage. The metallurgy industry, once accounting for 10% of GDP and one-third of exports, is now nearly non-functional, with Zaporizhstal and ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih unable to resume safely. Experts warn of job losses, migration, and weakened defense capabilities.BBCUkraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaignRussian missile strikes have shut down Ukraine's Zaporizhstal steelworks indefinitely, killing eight workers and injuring 31. The factory, employing 8,500 people, has been hit by four waves of attacks, and its contribution to Ukraine's GDP is now near zero. Recovery efforts are ongoing, but production resumption remains uncertain.YahooUkraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaignRussian missile strikes have shut down Zaporizhstal, Ukraine's largest steel factory, after four waves of attacks, leaving it indefinitely closed. The plant, employing 8,500, has had equipment almost completely destroyed, and its contribution to Ukraine's GDP is now near zero. Recovery efforts are underway, but resumption is uncertain.The Times of IndiaRussia Hammers Kyiv Again; Moscow Military Claims Ukranian Combat Centers BombardedRussia launched strikes across Ukraine, hitting Kyiv, Kropyvnytskyi, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kryvyi Rih, targeting Ukrainian military facilities and industrial sites. The attacks focused on steel plants including Zaporizhstal, Kametstal, and ArcelorMittal, with analyst Vasily Dandykin warning that blast furnace damage could disrupt pig iron and steel production.AInvestRussian Strikes Disrupt Ukrainian Metallurgy Amid Escalating ConflictRussian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv and western Ukraine, injuring over 20 people and prompting Polish jets to scramble. The Zaporizhstal steel plant sustained its fourth strike in a month, damaging equipment and infrastructure, and reported a $23.7 million net loss in Q1 2026. The attacks threaten global steel supply chains.DevdiscourseRussia Strikes Key Ukrainian Industrial SitesRussia's Defence Ministry confirmed strikes on two cargo vessels in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Chornomorsk and attacks on steel plants, including Zaporizhstal, Interpipe Steel, and facilities in Kryvyi Rih. The ministry also targeted the Northern Iron Ore Beneficiation Works complex. Reuters could not independently verify the claims.TASSUnclear when, if Zaporozhstal steel plant to be able to resume work — Ukrainian lawmakerMusa Magomedov, a Verkhovna Rada lawmaker and chair of the parliamentary subcommittee on industry, said on Facebook that the Zaporozhstal steel plant in the Kiev-controlled part of Zaporozhye remains out of commission after Russian strikes. He said Ukraine could be left without a steel industry until spring. The plant, established in 1933 and on Ukraine's strategic facilities list since 2004, produces flat-rolled steel.TASSUkraine’s metals industry on verge of systemic shutdown — agencyRBC-Ukraine reported on August 25 that explosions have shut down Zaporozhstal and ArcelorMittal Krivoy Rog, which together produced about 72% of Ukraine's steel in 2025. The agency said prolonged idling could cut output by roughly 2 million tons by end-2026, eroding export revenues and foreign currency earnings. Industry association president Alexander Kalenkov warned mining and processing plants could cease operations within weeks.Kyiv PostRussian Strikes Devastate Metinvest’s Zaporizhstal Factory, Epicentr Mall in ZaporizhzhiaRussian strikes on Zaporizhzhia on Aug. 11 and 12 destroyed Metinvest's Zaporizhstal steel plant and an Epicentr shopping center, killing seven and injuring 21. The blast furnace shutdown follows a Hryvnia 1.06 billion net loss for the first half of 2026, while Epicentr's retail space has been damaged by 417,000 square meters since the invasion.DevdiscourseSteel Under Siege: Ukrainian Industry Battles EU Tariffs and Russian StrikesUkrainian steel manufacturer Zaporizhstal is facing significant operational and financial pressure due to EU import quotas that cut annual allowances nearly in half, alongside ongoing Russian military strikes. These measures are estimated to cost Ukraine's economy $1.2 billion and reduce GDP by 0.6%, while also forcing the company to navigate disrupted shipping routes and higher domestic freight charges.