Zinc Dust Price in Belarus - 2022

Zinc Dust Price in Belarus (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $3,164 per ton in 2022, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,723 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Russia ($5,518 per ton), while the price for Norway ($2,185 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Price in Belarus (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc dust export price stood at $3,663 per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc dust export price decreased by -23.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 99%. The export price peaked at $4,759 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +5.6% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Belarus

In 2022, approx. 17 tons of zinc dusts were imported into Belarus; dropping by -9.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports contracted to $53K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 42%.

Import of Zinc Dust in Belarus (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Norway	31.8	24.1	38.5	27.7	-4.5%
Russia	25.1	17.1	20.4	17.1	-12.0%
Poland	3.2	1.3	1.8	4.2	9.5%
Others	4.4	1.7	2.0	4.4	0.0%
Total	64.5	44.2	62.7	53.4	-6.1%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Belarus in 2022:

Norway (12.7 tons)
Russia (3.1 tons)
Poland (0.8 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Belarus

In 2022, the amount of zinc dusts exported from Belarus totaled 800 kg, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 26%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc dust exports amounted to $2.9K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.