Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Estonia - 2023

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Estonia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $7,333 per ton, shrinking by -45.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 395%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $118,750 per ton. From 2019 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 Germany ($60,000 per ton), while the price for Russia amounted to $7,202 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.7%).

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Estonia

For the fourth consecutive year, Estonia recorded growth in purchases abroad of zinc; powders and flakeses, which increased by 316% to 1.5 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2,550%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports surged to $11K in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,856% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.