Zinc Dust Price in Malaysia - 2021

Contents:

  1. Zinc Dust Price in Malaysia (FOB) - 2021
  2. Zinc Dust Price in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022
  3. Zinc Dust Exports in Malaysia
  4. Zinc Dust Imports in Malaysia

Zinc Dust Price in Malaysia (FOB) - 2021

In December 2021, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $3,593 per ton, rising by 4% against the previous month. Over the period from December 2020 to December 2021, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2021 when the average export price increased by 21% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,763 per ton. From September 2021 to December 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In December 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($5,386 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($2,335 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2020 to December 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Malaysia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $2,928 per ton, increasing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,518 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Germany ($3,186 per ton) and Indonesia ($2,992 per ton), while the price for Norway ($2,664 per ton) and Belgium ($2,857 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Exports in Malaysia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in overseas shipments of zinc dusts, when their volume increased by 0.7% to 13K tons. In general, exports, however, saw a mild decline.

In value terms, zinc dust exports dropped to $37M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%.

Export of Zinc Dust in Malaysia (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China9.16.68.67.7-5.4%
Japan6.35.67.36.51.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)3.54.96.45.717.7%
Vietnam3.23.02.82.6-6.7%
Australia3.62.12.82.5-11.4%
Thailand3.11.42.72.4-8.2%
India3.91.91.82.2-17.4%
Indonesia2.01.11.81.6-7.2%
Saudi Arabia2.31.01.31.3-17.3%
Others4.95.34.83.9-7.3%
Total41.832.940.336.6-4.3%

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Malaysia in 2022:

  1. China (2.7K tons)
  2. Japan (2.0K tons)
  3. Taiwan (Chinese) (1.7K tons)
  4. Indonesia (1.3K tons)
  5. Vietnam (0.9K tons)
  6. Australia (0.8K tons)
  7. India (0.8K tons)
  8. Thailand (0.8K tons)
  9. Saudi Arabia (0.5K tons)

Zinc Dust Imports in Malaysia

Zinc dust imports into Malaysia surged to 1.2K tons in 2022, with an increase of 21% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.7% 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 decreased by -14.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust imports surged to $3.6M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.2% 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 decreased by -16.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 75%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $4.3M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Zinc Dust in Malaysia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium5702431,3971,44936.5%
Germany9772,9405591,1997.1%
Norway25260467069640.3%
Indonesia401237136212-19.1%
Oman179222N/AN/A24.0%
Others10692.710747.9-23.3%
Total2,4854,3382,8693,60413.2%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Malaysia in 2022:

  1. Belgium (507.3 tons)
  2. Germany (376.5 tons)
  3. Norway (261.1 tons)
  4. Indonesia (70.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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