Zinc Dust Price in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $5,646 per ton, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 86% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $8,069 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Japan ($10,365 per ton), while the price for France ($1,437 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $368 per ton, surging by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,793 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Thailand amounted to -4.4% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc dusts decreased by -28.4% to 2.7 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 131%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 3.8 tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports contracted dramatically to $15K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $21K, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Import of Zinc Dust in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	4.2	4.8	8.9	7.7	22.4%
China	1.1	1.5	4.4	3.4	45.7%
Taiwan (Chinese)	2.0	1.1	2.2	1.8	-3.5%
France	0.6	0.6	0.9	0.7	5.3%
Japan	2.4	2.4	3.7	0.5	-40.7%
Others	0.1	N/A	0.3	1.3	135.1%
Total	10.5	10.4	20.5	15.5	13.9%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

Germany (1667.0 kg)
France (471.0 kg)
China (338.0 kg)
Taiwan (Chinese) (204.0 kg)
Japan (52.0 kg)

Zinc Dust Exports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of zinc dusts, when their volume decreased by -43.3% to 350 tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 646% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 618 tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust exports dropped remarkably to $129K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 539%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $223K, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.