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THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE ARMED CONFLICT
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure Of Global Events [Abstract]  
THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE ARMED CONFLICT THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE ARMED CONFLICT
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a military attack on Ukraine. In response, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, among other countries, have imposed a wave of sanctions against certain Russian institutions, companies and citizens. As a result of the armed conflict and related sanctions, foreign trade transactions involving Russian and Ukrainian counterparties have been severely affected.

Russia has a significant participation in the international trade of steel slabs, iron ore pellets, metallurgical coal, pulverized coal for injection, which are relevant inputs for Ternium’s operations. In addition, Ukraine traditionally had a relevant participation in the international trade of steel slabs and iron ore pellets. As a result of the armed conflict and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, Ternium or its contractors (including shipping companies) may not be able to continue purchasing or transporting products from, or making payments to, Ukrainian or Russian suppliers or counterparties; and the Company may be required to purchase raw materials from other sources at increased prices, resulting in limitations to Ternium’s production levels and higher costs, affecting the Company’s profitability and results of operations.