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

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,779 per ton in 2021, surging by 30% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The import price peaked at $3,903 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($4,079 per ton) and Germany ($3,939 per ton), while the price for Austria ($3,538 per ton) and Denmark ($3,779 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $1,806 per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $2,325 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($1,869 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($1,710 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Croatia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -25.8% to 199 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 268 tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports stood at $1.1M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 127% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Denmark (192.8 tons)
2. Austria (60.6 tons)
3. Sweden (7.8 tons)
4. Germany (4.0 tons)
5. Belgium (2.0 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in shipments abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses, which decreased by -3% to 165 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports soared to $448K in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction.

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

1. Slovenia (65.0 tons)
2. Poland (52.4 tons)
3. Italy (52.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform