Imports of zinc and zinc products to Ukraine in 2025 decreased by 9.6% to $52.982 million.
Zinc exports, despite their small volumes, showed a sharp jump to $1.234 million (in 2024, they amounted to $563,000).
In December, imports amounted to $4.392 million, while exports amounted to $68 thousand. The trend has changed: in 2024, the country increased zinc imports by 27.5%.
Pure metallic zinc is used to recover precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.