Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium - 2023

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  1. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2023
  2. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium
  4. Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2023

In August 2023, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $4,081 per ton, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 44% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $6,353 per ton. From May 2023 to August 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($6,160 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($3,061 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ireland (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $2,797 per ton, rising by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 ($4,782 per ton), while the price for Austria ($1,500 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+22.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -25% to 31K tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3.7%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 42K tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports contracted to $137M in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $149M, and then contracted in the following year.

Export of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States41.234.738.341.60.3%
Singapore26.324.731.320.9-7.4%
Poland12.711.512.917.110.4%
Germany10.212.715.216.417.2%
France16.716.617.112.9-8.2%
Italy4.23.94.45.610.1%
Spain2.22.73.63.617.8%
Ireland3.02.82.43.11.1%
United Kingdom0.70.72.21.322.9%
Canada6.15.83.90.8-49.2%
Others12.610.218.113.42.1%
Total1361261491370.2%

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

  1. United States (8.8K tons)
  2. France (4.3K tons)
  3. Singapore (4.1K tons)
  4. Poland (3.8K tons)
  5. Germany (3.7K tons)
  6. Italy (1.2K tons)
  7. Ireland (0.8K tons)
  8. Spain (0.8K tons)
  9. United Kingdom (0.5K tons)
  10. Canada (0.3K tons)

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium

In 2022, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports into Belgium skyrocketed to 4.2K tons, rising by 78% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports skyrocketed to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Belgium (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
IndiaN/AN/AN/A3.50%
France1.21.63.03.542.9%
Germany0.40.30.81.968.1%
Netherlands0.10.51.01.5146.6%
DenmarkN/A0.20.10.558.1%
SpainN/AN/AN/A0.40%
Italy0.6N/AN/AN/A0%
IranN/A0.5N/AN/A0%
Others0.20.20.30.314.5%
Total2.53.35.311.867.7%

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

  1. France (1329.1 tons)
  2. India (1126.3 tons)
  3. Netherlands (769.2 tons)
  4. Germany (594.4 tons)
  5. Denmark (211.2 tons)
  6. Spain (110.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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