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