In January 2026, Ukraine reduced imports of zinc and zinc products by 26.3% to $1.986 million (in December — $4.392 million).
Zinc exports last month reached $81,000 (in December — $68,000), while in January 2025 they were $137,000.
In 2025, imports of zinc and zinc products decreased by 9.6% to $52.982 million.
Zinc exports last year reached $1.234 million, while in 2024 they amounted to $563,000.
In 2024, Ukraine increased imports of zinc and zinc products by 27.5% to $58.610 million.
Zinc exports in 2024 amounted to $563,000, while in 2023 they amounted to $130,000.
In 2023, the country increased imports of zinc and zinc products to $45.966 million (+18.8%).
Zinc exports in 2023 amounted to $130 thousand, compared to $1.331 million in 2022.
Pure zinc metal is used to recover precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.
