Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland - 2023

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $137,556 per ton, with an increase of 97% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 209% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($173,401 per ton), while the price for Sweden ($32,144 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes export price amounted to $743 per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 3,250%. The export price peaked at $416,000 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($764 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $228 per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of zinc; powders and flakeses, when their volume decreased by -37.9% to 18 kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 81%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 29 kg, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports skyrocketed to $2.5K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Import of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	533	216	1,103	2,254	61.7%
Sweden	86.0	551	672	129	14.5%
Belgium	27.0	46.0	133	84.0	46.0%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	133	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	738	N/A	9.0	-89.0%
Total	646	1,551	2,041	2,476	56.5%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Powders and Flakes to Finland in 2022:

Germany (13.0 kg)
Sweden (4.0 kg)
Belgium (1.0 kg)

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Finland

Zinc; powders and flakes exports from Finland soared to 152 kg in 2022, increasing by 48% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 106%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes exports soared to $113 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 6,800% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.