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

Contents:

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

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

In 2021, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $7,888 per ton, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,298 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($580 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 the United States (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2021, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $4,101 per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $4,189 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($4,522 per ton) and Germany ($4,179 per ton), while the price for Norway ($3,551 per ton) and Belgium ($3,662 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

In 2022, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports from Switzerland soared to 2.2K tons, increasing by 91% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports reduced to $8.6M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $9.2M, and then reduced in the following year.

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

1. Belgium (895.8 tons)
2. China (742.0 tons)
3. United States (423.3 tons)
4. Germany (354.0 tons)
5. South Korea (231.4 tons)
6. Taiwan (Chinese) (116.6 tons)
7. Netherlands (90.4 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Switzerland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -51.5% to 640 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports reduced dramatically to $3.4M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $5.4M, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

1. Germany (559.4 tons)
2. Belgium (392.5 tons)
3. Austria (210.4 tons)
4. Norway (132.1 tons)
5. Russia (20.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform