Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Kazakhstan - 2022

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $1,157 per ton, falling by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 51%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $2,699 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($10,661 per ton), while the price for South Korea ($304 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $3,047 per ton in 2022, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 371%. The export price peaked at $5,593 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Turkmenistan ($3,088 per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia totaled $873 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+190.2%).

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

Imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils into Kazakhstan skyrocketed to 138 tons in 2022, increasing by 24% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 191%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 160 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils dropped to $127K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 262%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $232K. 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 Kazakhstan in 2022:

1. China (125.9 tons)
2. Turkey (4.5 tons)
3. Russia (3.5 tons)
4. United States (2.6 tons)

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

For the third year in a row, Kazakhstan recorded decline in overseas shipments of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils, which decreased by 0% to 3.4 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The smallest decline of -5.6% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $10K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight descent. The smallest decline of -25.1% was in 2020.

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

1. Turkmenistan (3.3 tons)
2. Armenia (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform