Eastern Europe: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European articles of zinc market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, articles of zinc production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -29.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of articles of zinc increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports saw moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 92%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +37.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons), distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the main exporters of articles of zinc, together making up 91% of total exports. The following exporters - Latvia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - each recorded a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Latvia (with a CAGR of +47.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of zinc supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 77% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Russia and Latvia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +47.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of articles of zinc, when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 37% of total imports. Romania (X tons) held a 14% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (14%), the Czech Republic (11%), Slovakia (9.6%) and Russia (4.7%). Ukraine (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of zinc imports into Poland stood at +14.4%. At the same time, Ukraine (+33.6%), Russia (+7.9%), Hungary (+5.0%) and Romania (+5.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +33.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Slovakia (-1.1%) and the Czech Republic (-4.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (+20 p.p.) and Ukraine (+3.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Slovakia (-6.9 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (-15 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest articles of zinc importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 64% of total imports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Slovakia, Russia and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +47.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 21%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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