Zinc Dust Price in Switzerland - 2023

Contents:

1. Zinc Dust Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023
2. Zinc Dust Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022
3. Zinc Dust Imports in Switzerland
4. Zinc Dust Exports in Switzerland

Zinc Dust Price in Switzerland (CIF) - 2023

The average zinc dust import price stood at $3,937 per ton in August 2023, declining by -93.6% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2023 an increase of 1,146% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $61,425 per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5,343 per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $3,665 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Switzerland (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $1,538 per ton, reducing by -61.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $3,971 per ton in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,648 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy totaled $1,345 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Zinc Dust Imports in Switzerland

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -33.1% to 370 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 32%.

In value terms, zinc dust imports shrank significantly to $1.7M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 24%.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Switzerland in 2022:

1. Belgium (205.7 tons)
2. Germany (75.6 tons)
3. Bulgaria (42.4 tons)
4. Norway (34.9 tons)
5. Russia (10.0 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Switzerland

Zinc dust exports from Switzerland dropped significantly to 3.9 tons in 2022, waning by -82.7% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20,257%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 23 tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust exports declined significantly to $6.1K in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 29,394%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $91K, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Switzerland in 2022:

1. Germany (2.5 tons)
2. Italy (1.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform