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

Contents:

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

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

In 2021, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,748 per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, zinc; dust, powders and flakes import price increased by +43.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($3,973 per ton), while the price for Israel ($1,374 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $3,590 per ton in 2021, dropping by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 295% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $3,991 per ton in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nicaragua ($10,737 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($1,351 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 Belgium (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Spain

In 2022, the amount of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses imported into Spain declined to 1.2K tons, with a decrease of -7.7% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.5% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports soared to $5.9M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

1. Belgium (927.3 tons)
2. Germany (191.8 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (50.4 tons)
4. Israel (47.3 tons)
5. Portugal (27.2 tons)
6. Netherlands (25.9 tons)
7. Austria (22.4 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Spain

Zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports from Spain soared to 94 tons in 2022, jumping by 53% against 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 103%.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports skyrocketed to $339K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a precipitous contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 83% against the previous year.

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

1. Luxembourg (25.0 tons)
2. Portugal (17.4 tons)
3. Morocco (4.9 tons)
4. Belgium (4.2 tons)
5. Czech Republic (3.7 tons)
6. Netherlands (2.1 tons)
7. Nicaragua (1.6 tons)
8. Italy (0.3 tons)
9. Germany (0.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform