Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru
4. Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru

Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc; waste and scrap import price stood at $1,892 per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 61%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,340 per ton), while the price for Spain ($759 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+32.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average zinc; waste and scrap export price stood at $2,650 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc; waste and scrap export price increased by +91.4% against 2013 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,270 per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($1,273 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 the United States (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc; waste and scraps decreased by -20.2% to 79 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 137 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap imports fell to $149K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $176K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Waste and Scrap to Peru in 2022:

1. Guatemala (38.1 tons)
2. Dominican Republic (18.6 tons)
3. Spain (16.0 tons)
4. United States (5.8 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Peru

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; waste and scraps increased by 3% to 28 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap exports expanded sharply to $74K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Waste and Scrap from Peru in 2022:

1. United States (15.2 tons)
2. India (7.0 tons)
3. China (5.1 tons)
4. Ecuador (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform