Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Uganda - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Uganda (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc; powders and flakes export price stood at $906 per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,882 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($947 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($137 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+40.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Uganda (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc; powders and flakes import price stood at $5,893 per ton in 2022, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $6,000 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($10,000 per ton), while the price for France ($3,385 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+111.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Uganda

In 2022, zinc; powders and flakes exports from Uganda totaled 312 tons, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 117% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 331 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes exports stood at $282K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 90%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Powders and Flakes from Uganda in 2022:

1. India (210.9 tons)
2. United Arab Emirates (100.4 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Uganda

For the third consecutive year, Uganda recorded decline in supplies from abroad of zinc; powders and flakeses, which decreased by -37.8% to 28 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of -23.7% was in 2021.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports fell to $165 in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The smallest decline of -8.4% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Powders and Flakes to Uganda in 2022:

1. India (14.0 kg)
2. France (13.0 kg)
3. Belgium (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform