Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (CIF) - 2023
  2. Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia
  4. Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (CIF) - 2023

In November 2023, the average import price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires amounted to $3,317 per ton, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2023 when the average import price increased by 16% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $4,097 per ton in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to November 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Poland ($6,612 per ton), while the price for Finland amounted to $3,315 per ton.

From December 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+17.7%).

Price for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires stood at $12,729 per ton in 2022, rising by 442% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($107,297 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($2,073 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia

In 2022, approx. 1K tons of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires were imported into Estonia; picking up by 15% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires soared to $3.7M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Finland1,9141,9312,7093,57023.1%
Lithuania44.835.52.066.814.2%
Belgium4920.30.71.0-87.3%
Others58.812311616.0-35.2%
Total2,5092,0892,8273,65413.4%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire to Estonia in 2022:

  1. Finland (972.9 tons)
  2. Lithuania (41.1 tons)
  3. Belgium (0.1 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires were finally on the rise to reach 12 tons after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp slump.

In value terms, exports of zinc; bars, rods, profiles and wires skyrocketed to $150K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback.

Export of Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire in Estonia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
RussiaN/AN/AN/A1070%
KazakhstanN/AN/AN/A28.20%
Finland29.112.713.214.1-21.5%
United States203N/AN/AN/A0%
Others24.72.61.80.8-68.1%
Total25715.314.9150-16.4%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Bars, Rods, Profiles and Wire from Estonia in 2022:

  1. Finland (6.8 tons)
  2. Russia (4.6 tons)
  3. Kazakhstan (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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