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

Contents:

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

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

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,089 per ton in 2021, picking up by 75% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +5.6% per year.

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

The average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,701 per ton in 2021, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $15,237 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($9,164 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,581 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+20.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Norway

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -1.4% to 380 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 911 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports surged to $1.4M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -13.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 91%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

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

1. Belgium (384.6 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Norway

In 2022, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports into Norway rose sharply to 161 tons, growing by 5.8% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 238%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports reached $594K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 200%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. Finland (97.4 tons)
2. Netherlands (20.3 tons)
3. Belgium (15.3 tons)
4. Sweden (7.5 tons)
5. Israel (4.5 tons)
6. Turkey (3.5 tons)
7. United Kingdom (2.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform