Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Ukraine - 2023

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

In 2021, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,792 per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,276 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, 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 Switzerland ($9,135 per ton), while the price for Germany ($2,785 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,504 per ton in 2021, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +11.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 112% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Georgia amounted to +0.7% per year.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Ukraine

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -70.2% to 37 tons in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports dropped remarkably to $178K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $468K, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Ukraine (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Iran	12.2	N/A	259	360.8%
Belgium	35.5	70.7	108	74.4%
South Korea	41.3	92.0	60.2	20.7%
Switzerland	22.2	60.6	27.4	11.1%
Germany	84.0	19.2	0.9	-89.6%
Poland	90.6	75.3	N/A	-16.9%
Others	3.6	22.2	12.0	82.6%
Total	289	340	468	27.3%

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

Poland (undefined tons)
Iran (72.5 tons)
Belgium (28.0 tons)
South Korea (17.0 tons)
Switzerland (3.0 tons)
Germany (0.3 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Ukraine

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses was finally on the rise to reach 1.1 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports stood at $3.5K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The smallest decline of -48.5% was in 2020.