During the same period, the company's

also increased by

to

.

According to the company, its

division achieved its highest-ever first-quarter output, producing approximately

.

The

segment also posted a record first-quarter performance, with sales reaching approximately

.

Sales in the

segment totaled around

. The company attributed the strong performance to robust demand for value-added steel products and its strengthened market position in expanding sectors such as

.

produced

of steel during the reporting period, while sales totaled

.

The company said operations were affected by the shutdown of its

in April. However, local environmental authorities have approved trial production, and testing is continuing as part of preparations to restart the facility at full capacity.