Zinc Dust Price in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

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

Zinc Dust Price in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $2,607 per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,304 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($6,191 per ton), while the price for Croatia ($1,794 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Price in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc dust export price stood at $3,440 per ton in 2022, picking up by 56% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc dust export price increased by +78.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $4,060 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($4,628 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $1,914 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+2.8%).

Zinc Dust Imports in Slovenia

Zinc dust imports into Slovenia skyrocketed to 207 tons in 2022, growing by 204% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 281%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc dust imports soared to $538K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 224% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Slovenia in 2022:

1. Sweden (162.5 tons)
2. Austria (12.3 tons)
3. Croatia (10.2 tons)
4. Belgium (10.0 tons)
5. Germany (8.8 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Slovenia

For the third year in a row, Slovenia recorded decline in overseas shipments of zinc dusts, which decreased by -47.7% to 24 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of -4% was in 2021.

In value terms, zinc dust exports reduced remarkably to $81K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1.4% against the previous year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Slovenia in 2022:

1. Serbia (13.0 tons)
2. Italy (10.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform