KYIV, Sept 7 - Ukrainian metal companies saw a growth of 27.7% in foreign currency revenues from exports of ferrous metals in January-August 2018 year-over-year, to $7.001 billion.

According to customs statistics published by the State Fiscal Service, the share of ferrous metals of total income from exports was 22.65% compared to 19.93% from a year ago.

In August 2018 alone, receipts from ferrous metal exports amounted to $803.263 million.