Zinc Dust Price in Hungary - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Hungary (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $5,632 per ton, surging by 112% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a mild setback. The import price peaked at $6,533 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($8,629 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,708 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Hungary (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $1,319 per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $404,500 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($4,625 per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland totaled $1,012 per ton.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+16.6%).

Zinc Dust Imports in Hungary

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of zinc dusts, when their volume increased by 61% to 15 tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline.

In value terms, zinc dust imports surged to $85K in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate notable growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc Dust in Hungary (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	22.6	15.2	3.9	62.1	40.1%
China	25.1	N/A	6.6	7.5	-33.1%
Austria	0.2	N/A	N/A	5.2	196.2%
Greece	N/A	3.4	3.6	3.8	5.7%
Germany	17.6	4.4	0.9	0.6	-67.6%
Poland	4.4	13.9	0.9	0.1	-71.7%
France	0.6	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Czech Republic	9.5	11.1	9.2	N/A	-1.6%
Others	0.5	N/A	N/A	6.1	130.2%
Total	80.6	48.0	25.1	85.5	2.0%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Hungary in 2022:

Belgium (12.0 tons)
China (1.1 tons)
Austria (1.0 tons)
Greece (0.8 tons)
Poland (0.1 tons)
Germany (0.1 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Hungary

For the third year in a row, Hungary recorded decline in overseas shipments of zinc dusts, which decreased by 0% to 94 kg in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The smallest decline of -99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, zinc dust exports amounted to $124 in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The smallest decline of -99.9% was in 2020.