Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus
4. Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires amounted to $5,393 per ton, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,580 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to +41.6% per year.

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires amounted to $2,597 per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,349 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,738 per ton), while the price for Poland ($2,476 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires exported from Belarus was estimated at 67 tons, with an increase of 8.8% against 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires rose rapidly to $360K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire from Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (66.8 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Belarus

For the third year in a row, Belarus recorded decline in purchases abroad of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires, which decreased by -82.9% to 139 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -17.4% was in 2020.

In value terms, imports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires declined notably to $360K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -3.4% was in 2020.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire to Belarus in 2022:

1. Poland (118.2 tons)
2. Russia (12.5 tons)
3. Germany (6.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform