Eastern Europe: Zinc Alloys Market 2024

Zinc Alloys Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European zinc alloys market reached $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Zinc Alloys Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, zinc alloys production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc alloys increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Slovakia (X tons) represented the major exporter of unwrought zinc alloys, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Slovakia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unwrought zinc alloys exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Poland (X%), Russia (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Slovakia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland, Russia and Ukraine saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the largest zinc alloys supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Slovakia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc alloys export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of unwrought zinc alloys were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc alloys imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the main importers of unwrought zinc alloys in Eastern Europe, together reaching near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Slovakia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc alloys import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform