Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Paraguay - 2024

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

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $6,431 per ton in 2022, growing by 55% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 254%. The import price peaked at $10,151 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 Chile ($63,000 per ton), while the price for Brazil stood at $6,419 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1,460.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

For the fourth year in a row, Paraguay recorded growth in overseas purchases of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils, which increased by 92% to 4.7 tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 390% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils soared to $30K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 534% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.