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Ukraine reduced zinc imports by 34.2% in January–May

In January–May 2026, Ukraine reduced imports of zinc and zinc products by 34.2% compared to the same period last year, to $14.029 million.

In May, imports of zinc and zinc products amounted to $3.499 million.

Zinc exports for the first five months of 2026 totaled $466,000, while in January–May 2025 they were $523,000. In May, zinc exports amounted to $174,000.

As reported, in 2025 Ukraine reduced imports of zinc and zinc products by 9.6% compared to 2024—to $52.982 million. Zinc exports for the past year reached $1.234 million, compared to $563,000 a year earlier.

Pure metallic zinc is used to restore precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.

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Ukraine reduced zinc imports by 29% in early 2026

In January-February 2026, Ukraine reduced imports of zinc and zinc products by 29% to $4.269 million (in February – $2.282 million).

Zinc exports for the two months reached $81,000 (in February – $1,000), while in January-February 2025 they were $178,000.

In 2025, imports of zinc and zinc products fell by 9.6% to $52.982 million.

Zinc exports last year reached $1.234 million, while in 2024 they amounted to $563 thousand.

Pure zinc metal is used to recover precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.

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Imports of zinc and zinc products fell by 26.3% in January

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.

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Zinc imports to Ukraine fell by 10% in 2025

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.

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Zinc imports to Ukraine fell by 11%

Imports of zinc and zinc products in January-November 2025 fell by 11.3% to $48.590 million. In November, imports amounted to $3.070 million.

Zinc exports for the 11 months of 2025 reached $1.166 million, in November — $22 thousand, while in January-November 2024 it was $463 thousand.

In 2024, imports of zinc and zinc products increased by 27.5% to $58.610 million, while exports amounted to $563 thousand.

In 2023, the country increased imports of zinc and zinc products to $45.966 million (+18.8%), while exports fell to $130,000 compared to $1.331 million in 2022.

Pure metallic zinc is used to recover precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.

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Zinc imports fell by 8%, exports tripled

Imports of zinc and zinc products to Ukraine in January-October 2025 decreased by 8% to $45.52 million, while exports tripled to $1.14 million.

In October, imports amounted to $4.3 million, exports — $0.19 million.

In 2024, zinc imports increased by 27.5% to $58.61 million, and exports increased 3.4 times to $0.56 million.

Pure metallic zinc is used to recover precious metals, protect steel from corrosion, and for other purposes.

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