Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Bolivia - 2023

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Bolivia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $4,942 per ton in 2022, declining by -69.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 1,626% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $40,187 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($7,889 per ton), while the price for Chile stood at $4,889 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+73.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Bolivia

In 2022, the amount of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils imported into Bolivia skyrocketed to 560 kg, picking up by 222% on the previous year. Overall, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils skyrocketed to $2.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.