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

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Canada (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,859 per ton, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,909 per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel amounted to $3,391 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.2%).

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

The average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,990 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 37%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,163 per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $3,944 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.5%).

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Canada

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses increased by 30% to 4.5K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports soared to $19M in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced descent.

Export of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Canada (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
United States	20.7	14.3	12.6	-22.0%
Israel	0.2	0.3	0.3	22.5%
Others	0.2	0.2	0.3	22.5%
Total	21.2	14.8	13.2	-21.1%

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

United States (3.2K tons)
Israel (0.1K tons)

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Canada

In 2022, the amount of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses imported into Canada dropped rapidly to 1.4K tons, which is down by -39.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -0.6% was in 2021.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports contracted rapidly to $7M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 22%.