Zinc Dust Price in Germany - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Germany (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $4,007 per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth 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 dust import price increased by +53.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Belgium ($4,040 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,543 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Germany (FOB) - 2023

The average zinc dust export price stood at $1,162 per ton in July 2023, growing by 11% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 when the average export price increased by 218% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,402 per ton. From March 2023 to July 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($4,103 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($787 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Imports in Germany

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc dusts decreased by -4.8% to 5.3K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.9K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust imports soared to $21M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +18.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +65.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Zinc Dust in Germany (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	11.0	12.2	14.5	15.3	11.6%
Iran	0.7	1.1	2.7	4.0	78.8%
Oman	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.6	0%
Austria	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.1	-20.6%
Netherlands	0.6	0.9	0.1	N/A	-59.2%
Others	0.3	0.7	0.6	0.1	-30.7%
Total	12.8	15.3	18.3	21.2	18.3%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Germany in 2022:

Belgium (3786.4 tons)
Iran (1006.1 tons)
Oman (400.0 tons)
Austria (30.1 tons)
Netherlands (6.2 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Germany

In 2022, the amount of zinc dusts exported from Germany surged to 10K tons, growing by 93% on the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc dust exports soared to $12M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +106.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Export of Zinc Dust in Germany (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Poland	855	3,459	7,092	10,954	134.0%
Spain	128	174	881	271	28.4%
Switzerland	815	172	128	262	-31.5%
Italy	1,075	584	305	151	-48.0%
Netherlands	722	243	227	37.7	-62.6%
France	1,275	112	5.3	14.4	-77.6%
Austria	932	289	9.4	5.8	-81.6%
United Kingdom	1,366	173	29.0	4.8	-84.8%
Denmark	902	15.2	1.1	4.0	-83.6%
Others	1,739	572	406	240	-48.3%
Total	9,811	5,794	9,084	11,946	6.8%