Price for Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average zinc; waste and scrap export price amounted to $2,567 per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, 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 +71.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,088 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($2,013 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 Hong Kong SAR (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average zinc; waste and scrap import price amounted to $2,347 per ton, picking up by 16% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 import price increased by +48.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Montenegro ($2,586 per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($2,509 per ton), while the price for North Macedonia ($2,217 per ton) and Croatia ($2,224 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Slovenia

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of zinc; waste and scraps decreased by -43.8% to 977 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 32%.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap exports declined sharply to $2.5M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +25.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $3.4M, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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

1. Italy (625.9 tons)
2. Belgium (121.6 tons)
3. Austria (93.1 tons)
4. Germany (92.2 tons)
5. India (41.0 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Waste and Scrap in Slovenia

In 2022, approx. 538 tons of zinc; waste and scraps were imported into Slovenia; which is down by -13% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 618 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; waste and scrap imports amounted to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +79.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Slovakia (141.7 tons)
2. Romania (88.2 tons)
3. Austria (80.8 tons)
4. North Macedonia (69.3 tons)
5. Croatia (65.2 tons)
6. Bosnia and Herzegovina (57.3 tons)
7. Montenegro (21.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform