Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia
4. Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,737 per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,845 per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($603 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,811 per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 88% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,151 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($5,402 per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($3,417 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses were finally on the rise to reach 2.2K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced setback.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports fell to $7M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $7.6M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes to Russia in 2022:

1. Belgium (499.7 tons)
2. South Korea (454.8 tons)
3. Kazakhstan (269.6 tons)
4. United States (195.5 tons)
5. Norway (190.0 tons)
6. India (180.0 tons)
7. Saudi Arabia (151.3 tons)
8. Poland (59.5 tons)
9. Germany (8.7 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Russia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses increased by 1.6% to 232 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a precipitous setback.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports dropped to $797K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $869K, and then fell in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes from Russia in 2022:

1. Germany (100.1 tons)
2. Belarus (37.8 tons)
3. Czech Republic (32.0 tons)
4. Mongolia (30.7 tons)
5. Kazakhstan (19.3 tons)
6. Tajikistan (5.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform