Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria - 2022

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria
  4. Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $3,367 per ton, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,456 per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($5,411 per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($669 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $1,059 per ton in 2021, rising by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 148%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,761 per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($1,903 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($534 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria

In 2022, approx. 72 tons of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses were imported into Nigeria; with an increase of 36% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -21.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 91 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports skyrocketed to $236K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 56%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $294K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
South Africa33.545.388.062.1%
India5.250.668.1261.9%
Belgium17.914.712.3-17.1%
United Arab Emirates1.81.85.676.4%
Germany1.31.73.154.4%
China5.53.00.9-59.5%
Norway87.7122N/A39.1%
United Kingdom16.715.4N/A-7.8%
Portugal8.918.2N/A104.5%
Netherlands7.218.4N/A155.6%
Others2.82.7N/A-3.6%
Total189294178-3.0%

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

  1. South Africa (21.4 tons)
  2. India (19.1 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (8.3 tons)
  4. Belgium (2.3 tons)
  5. Germany (1.9 tons)
  6. China (1.2 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses were finally on the rise to reach 90 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports expanded rapidly to $85K in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline.

Export of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Nigeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Belgium29.517.441.919.2%
Kenya35.017.825.0-15.5%
United Arab Emirates10.75.912.47.7%
Germany12581.0N/A-35.2%
MalaysiaN/A13.1N/A0%
India57.130.7N/A-46.2%
Ghana49.429.5N/A-40.3%
Others-194.5-105.3N/A-45.9%
Total11289.979.2-15.9%

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

  1. Belgium (78.3 tons)
  2. Kenya (39.3 tons)
  3. United Arab Emirates (6.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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