KIEV, Nov. 29 - Ukrainian steel companies will import about 2 million tons of coke this year, but in 2008 imports will decline due to growing global demand, said Anatoliy Starovoit, head of industry association Ukrkoks.

"In 2008 we will not be able to import 2 million tons of coke," he said, adding that Ukraine would also import about 7 million-9 million tons of coking coal this year.