Zinc Dust Price in Russia - 2022

Contents:

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

Zinc Dust Price in Russia (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $3,196 per ton in 2022, dropping by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 75%. The import price peaked at $3,532 per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($4,524 per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($1,091 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Russia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $3,264 per ton, which is down by -8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,978 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($3,374 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus totaled $2,695 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Imports in Russia

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc dusts increased by 4.8% to 1.9K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump.

In value terms, zinc dust imports dropped to $6M in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12%.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Russia in 2022:

1. Norway (504.3 tons)
2. Kazakhstan (503.5 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (317.7 tons)
4. Belgium (295.0 tons)
5. India (252.2 tons)
6. Germany (2.8 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Russia

In 2022, approx. 168 tons of zinc dusts were exported from Russia; with an increase of 2% against the previous year. In general, total exports indicated significant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +22.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -2.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 86%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 171 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust exports reduced to $547K in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +23.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +87.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 73% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Russia in 2022:

1. Finland (140.5 tons)
2. Belarus (26.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform