Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Paraguay - 2022

Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Paraguay (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; waste and scrap export price amounted to $961 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9%. The export price peaked at $1,500 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 ($2,269 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia stood at $760 per ton.

From 2019 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+14.8%).

Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Paraguay

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad of zinc; waste and scraps, when their volume decreased by 0% to 76 tons. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap exports stood at $73K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.