Ukraine's Metinvest Group has deepened its vertical integration as Zaporizhstal begins supplying hot-rolled coil directly to Metinvest Tubular and IAI. The move cuts procurement costs, stabilizes feedstock supply, and captures more value within the group. Executed during an active conflict, the strategy strengthens Metinvest's operational resilience and positions its downstream divisions competitively for both current export markets and future Ukrainian reconstruction demand.