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.
