Eastern Europe: Zinc Powder Market 2025

Zinc Powder Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European zinc powder market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Powder Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, zinc powder production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) were exported in Eastern Europe; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc powder exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to zinc powder exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Poland (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest zinc powder supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Poland, zinc powder exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Poland stood at $X per ton.

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

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc powder imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%).

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Romania (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) and Romania (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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