Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Tunisia - 2022

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

The average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $5,152 per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc; dust, powders and flakes import price increased by +107.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($14,000 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($3,246 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2021, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $4,830 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked at $5,060 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Denmark amounted to 0.0% per year.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Tunisia

In 2022, approx. 6.9 tons of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses were imported into Tunisia; with a decrease of -36.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -21.8% was in 2021.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports contracted rapidly to $36K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant decline. The smallest decline of -11.2% was in 2021.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Czech Republic	N/A	N/A	N/A	13.6	0%
Saudi Arabia	10.8	15.4	21.1	6.6	-15.1%
Netherlands	21.3	5.9	3.5	5.2	-37.5%
Norway	5.8	6.2	5.0	5.2	-3.6%
Belgium	49.8	17.5	9.5	2.3	-64.1%
Italy	1.9	3.8	4.4	1.9	0.0%
France	6.4	0.2	0.2	0.1	-75.0%
Others	1.4	1.3	0.9	0.6	-24.6%
Total	97.4	50.4	44.7	35.6	-28.5%

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

Saudi Arabia (1758.0 kg)
Czech Republic (1681.0 kg)
Norway (1182.0 kg)
Netherlands (1093.0 kg)
Belgium (698.0 kg)
Italy (383.0 kg)
France (4.0 kg)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Tunisia

In 2021, approx. 141 kg of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses were exported from Tunisia; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a prominent expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports amounted to $681 in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.