Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland
4. Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $15,006 per ton, with an increase of 261% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($15,167 per ton), while the price for Germany ($6,239 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+165.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $56,052 per ton, increasing by 66% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Russia ($62,472 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($36,389 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 South Korea (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -17% to 23 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 44 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils totaled $158K in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $355K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Finland in 2022:

1. Germany (18.8 tons)
2. Sweden (2.7 tons)
3. Lithuania (0.8 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Finland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -73% to 593 kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 162%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 2.2 tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils contracted dramatically to $33K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 277%.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Finland in 2022:

1. Russia (445.0 kg)
2. Estonia (111.0 kg)
3. Japan (36.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform