Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia
  4. Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires amounted to $5,770 per ton, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires increased by +42.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($6,043 per ton), while the price for Poland ($3,644 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires amounted to $2,105 per ton, dropping by -35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 173%. The export price peaked at $5,256 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,021 per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($1,740 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires decreased by -58.6% to 21 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 70 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires fell markedly to $124K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $283K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Import of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany3.719.754.064.9159.8%
Belgium61.117599.037.4-15.1%
Lithuania19.340.211.816.9-4.3%
Poland54.041.47.94.6-56.0%
United KingdomN/AN/A59.4N/A0%
Denmark65.8N/AN/AN/A0%
EstoniaN/A6.311.9N/A88.9%
Others2.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Total207283244124-15.7%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire to Latvia in 2022:

  1. Germany (10.7 tons)
  2. Belgium (6.3 tons)
  3. Lithuania (3.2 tons)
  4. Poland (1.3 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires decreased by -20.8% to 4.3 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 333%.

In value terms, exports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires dropped notably to $9K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,058% against the previous year.

Export of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Latvia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
EstoniaN/AN/AN/A4.00%
NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A2.30%
France0.10.10.32.1175.9%
SwedenN/A0.20.90.441.4%
SpainN/A11.5N/AN/A0%
NorwayN/A2.7N/AN/A0%
GermanyN/AN/A16.2N/A0%
Finland1.1N/AN/AN/A0%
OthersN/A0.1N/A0.10.0%
Total1.314.517.49.090.6%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire from Latvia in 2022:

  1. Estonia (2286.0 kg)
  2. Netherlands (1027.0 kg)
  3. France (711.0 kg)
  4. Sweden (199.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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