Belarus: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in Belarus

In 2022, the Belarusian unwrought zinc alloys market increased by 47% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from Belarus

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc alloys increased by 15% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,818%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,130%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought zinc alloys exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for unwrought zinc alloys exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +2.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought zinc alloys export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys export price increased by +38.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +3.4% per year.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, overseas purchases of unwrought zinc alloys were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 38%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought zinc alloys supplier to Belarus, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (0.0% per year) and Poland (-22.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to Belarus, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lithuania (+5.1% per year) and Uzbekistan (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought zinc alloys import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Uzbekistan ($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 (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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