Ukraine, Europe’s largest producer of titanium ore, earned 20% more from exports last year.

Ukraine, Europe’s largest producer of titanium ore, earned 20% more from exports last year. In the second year of growth, exports hits $126 million. Volumes increased by only 2.7%, to 600,000 tons, reports the State Fiscal Service. Top buyers were: Czech – 19%; Turkey — 18%; and Russia – 16%. Commonly used as an alloy, titanium is used in cars, jet engines, spacecraft, medical prostheses, dental implants, sporting goods, jewelry and cell phones.