Eastern Europe: Zinc Powder Market 2024

Zinc Powder Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European zinc powder market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Powder Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, zinc powder production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) exported in Eastern Europe totaled X tons, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc powder exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%) and Belarus (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Poland and Belarus increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

In Poland, zinc powder exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Belarus (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. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) were imported in Eastern Europe; rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc powder imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importer of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (X%) and Romania (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to zinc powder imports into Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Belarus (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform