Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium
  4. Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc; powders and flakes export price stood at $5,183 per ton in 2022, rising by 35% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc; powders and flakes export price increased by +48.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($6,995 per ton) and the United States ($5,375 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($4,739 per ton) and Slovenia ($4,812 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $4,366 per ton, picking up by 24% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $7,752 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($44,868 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,600 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+24.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of zinc; powders and flakeses decreased by -32% to 11K tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 15K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes exports reduced to $55M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $60M, and then contracted in the following year.

Export of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Singapore26.224.431.322.1-5.5%
United States14.514.415.117.76.9%
Poland5.65.75.08.213.6%
Spain0.91.52.32.744.2%
Slovenia0.91.42.51.621.1%
Others0.30.93.42.294.3%
Total48.548.359.554.54.0%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Powders and Flakes from Belgium in 2022:

  1. Singapore (4.2K tons)
  2. United States (3.3K tons)
  3. Poland (1.6K tons)
  4. Spain (0.6K tons)
  5. Slovenia (0.3K tons)

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of zinc; powders and flakeses decreased by -0.5% to 1.3K tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 340%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.3K tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports surged to $5.5M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France1.21.63.03.441.5%
GermanyN/AN/A0.51.5200.0%
NetherlandsN/A0.20.80.441.4%
Others0.1N/A0.10.226.0%
Total1.31.84.45.561.7%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Powders and Flakes to Belgium in 2022:

  1. France (794.6 tons)
  2. Germany (320.6 tons)
  3. Netherlands (137.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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