Zinc Dust Price in Croatia - 2023

Contents:

1. Zinc Dust Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2022
2. Zinc Dust Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022
3. Zinc Dust Imports in Croatia
4. Zinc Dust Exports in Croatia

Zinc Dust Price in Croatia (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $5,385 per ton in 2022, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc dust import price increased by +86.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($13,008 per ton), while the price for Germany ($3,889 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Croatia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $2,149 per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,324 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($2,380 per ton) and Poland ($2,181 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($1,654 per ton) and Austria ($2,079 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Imports in Croatia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -34.2% to 177 tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 74% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 268 tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports fell to $952K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1M, and then shrank in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Croatia in 2022:

1. Germany (undefined tons)
2. Denmark (154.7 tons)
3. Poland (11.2 tons)
4. Austria (6.5 tons)
5. Belgium (4.0 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in shipments abroad of zinc dusts, which decreased by -5.9% to 160 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback.

In value terms, zinc dust exports amounted to $343K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Croatia in 2022:

1. Poland (89.0 tons)
2. Austria (39.5 tons)
3. Italy (20.9 tons)
4. Slovenia (10.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform