Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France (FOB) - 2023
3. Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France
4. Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France (CIF) - 2023

In July 2023, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,517 per ton, falling by -2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 100% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,773 per ton. From December 2022 to July 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($8,992 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($3,173 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France (FOB) - 2023

In July 2023, the average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $5,474 per ton, picking up by 30% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 90% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $6,404 per ton in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to July 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5,724 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($4,469 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses decreased by -31.7% to 5.7K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.4K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports declined sharply to $21M in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes to France in 2022:

1. Belgium (5.9K tons)
2. Netherlands (2.1K tons)
3. Switzerland (0.3K tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in France

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses was finally on the rise to reach 1.3K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports skyrocketed to $5.1M in 2022. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes from France in 2022:

1. Belgium (1609.0 tons)
2. Luxembourg (10.7 tons)
3. United Kingdom (3.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform