Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus
4. Imports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus

Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average zinc; waste and scrap export price amounted to $1,527 per ton, increasing by 47% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a slight setback. The export price peaked at $2,171 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($1,534 per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia stood at $1,514 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (-0.8%).

Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc; waste and scrap import price stood at $1,974 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +0.9% per year.

Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus

In 2022, exports of zinc; waste and scraps from Belarus surged to 124 tons, growing by 22% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 711%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 146 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap exports contracted modestly to $154K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 605%.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Waste and Scrap from Belarus in 2022:

1. Lithuania (66.2 tons)
2. Latvia (35.7 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Belarus

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of zinc; waste and scraps, when their volume decreased by -24.3% to 44 tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 94%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 59 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap imports contracted dramatically to $85K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 117%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $116K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Waste and Scrap to Belarus in 2022:

1. Russia (24.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform