Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia - 2023
Contents:
- Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
- Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia
- Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia
Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (CIF) - 2023
The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $1,913 per ton in September 2023, with a decrease of -38.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 137% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $4,128 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($7,182 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,035 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From November 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $4,872 per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 65%. The export price peaked at $16,136 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($5,180 per ton) and Kosovo ($4,952 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($3,827 per ton) and Poland ($4,060 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia
In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -30.1% to 2.8K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 113% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4K tons, and then fell notably in the following year.
In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils fell rapidly to $11M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 198% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $18M, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
| Import of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| France | 1.9 | 4.7 | 15.9 | 9.1 | 68.6% |
| Austria | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 38.7% |
| Czech Republic | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | -15.7% |
| Denmark | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0% |
| Others | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -52.8% |
| Total | 5.6 | 6.2 | 18.5 | 11.5 | 27.1% |
Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Slovakia in 2022:
- France (1948.5 tons)
- Austria (256.2 tons)
- Germany (246.9 tons)
- Czech Republic (197.1 tons)
- Denmark (42.7 tons)
Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia
In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils increased by 45% to 111 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent.
In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils surged to $542K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Slovakia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Czech Republic | 322 | 245 | 270 | 340 | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 107 | 498.1% |
| Croatia | 96.2 | 47.2 | 25.5 | 55.4 | -16.8% |
| Kosovo | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16.7 | 0% |
| Poland | 32.1 | N/A | 25.0 | 12.7 | -26.6% |
| France | 74.3 | N/A | N/A | 7.5 | -53.4% |
| Others | 1.1 | 7.0 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 24.1% |
| Total | 527 | 300 | 325 | 542 | 0.9% |
Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Slovakia in 2022:
- Czech Republic (65.7 tons)
- Germany (25.5 tons)
- Croatia (11.2 tons)
- Kosovo (3.4 tons)
- Poland (3.1 tons)
- France (2.0 tons)
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