Zinc Dust Price in Ecuador - 2022

Zinc Dust Price in Ecuador (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $4,598 per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 decreased by -8.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 45%. The import price peaked at $4,996 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Colombia ($5,909 per ton) and the United States ($5,422 per ton), while the price for Peru ($4,223 per ton) and Spain ($4,253 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Ecuador (FOB) - 2022

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Zinc Dust Imports in Ecuador

In 2022, the amount of zinc dusts imported into Ecuador contracted sharply to 13 tons, which is down by -31.2% on 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 166% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports contracted notably to $60K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 143% against the previous year.

Import of Zinc Dust in Ecuador (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	46.8	23.0	47.5	16.3	-29.6%
Peru	8.2	1.4	6.1	12.9	16.3%
Portugal	14.8	3.8	11.7	11.6	-7.8%
Colombia	3.5	1.3	1.6	3.5	0.0%
Spain	1.9	0.9	2.8	2.9	15.1%
Others	13.2	4.5	15.0	12.5	-1.8%
Total	88.4	34.9	84.6	59.8	-12.2%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Ecuador in 2022:

United States (3.0 tons)
Peru (3.0 tons)
Portugal (2.7 tons)
Spain (0.7 tons)
Colombia (0.6 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Ecuador

Zinc dust exports from Ecuador soared to 3.1 tons in 2022, increasing by 519% against 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a dramatic curtailment.

In value terms, zinc dust exports surged to $10K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant decrease.