Zinc Dust Price in Slovakia - 2023

Contents:

1. Zinc Dust Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022
2. Zinc Dust Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
3. Zinc Dust Imports in Slovakia
4. Zinc Dust Exports in Slovakia

Zinc Dust Price in Slovakia (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $13,077 per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 267% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $14,675 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 Czech Republic ($110,154 per ton), while the price for Norway ($2,213 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+48.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $1,803 per ton, surging by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc dust export price increased by +24.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 62%. The export price peaked at $1,986 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Austria.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +7.8% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Slovakia

In 2022, approx. 5.1 tons of zinc dusts were imported into Slovakia; increasing by 25% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5.2 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust imports surged to $67K in 2022. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 111% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Slovakia in 2022:

1. Germany (2.4 tons)
2. Austria (2.0 tons)
3. Norway (0.4 tons)
4. United Kingdom (0.1 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Slovakia

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -87.5% to 1.7 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 68 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust exports fell rapidly to $3.1K in 2022. In general, exports faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $99K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Slovakia in 2022:

1. Austria (1.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform