Zinc Dust Price in Ireland - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Ireland (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $3,729 per ton, dropping by -53% against the previous month. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from July 2022 to July 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on July 2023 figures, zinc dust import price decreased by -53.0% against June 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 31% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,942 per ton, and then fell sharply in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($16,647 per ton), while the price for Norway totaled $2,340 per ton.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Price in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $5,060 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +80.6% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Ireland

Zinc dust imports into Ireland was estimated at 745 tons in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, imports saw a pronounced setback. The smallest decline of -11.5% was in 2020.

In value terms, zinc dust imports amounted to $3.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded moderate growth. The smallest decline of -17.4% was in 2020. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc Dust in Ireland (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	2.9	2.4	N/A	3.0	1.1%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	2.9	2.4	N/A	3.1	2.2%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Ireland in 2022:

Belgium (736.7 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Ireland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of zinc dusts decreased by 0% to 334 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, zinc dust exports totaled $1.7K in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.