Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Bahrain - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Bahrain (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes export price amounted to $2,275 per ton, surging by 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,149 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($3,007 per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $2,156 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+34.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Bahrain (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $11,262 per ton, increasing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 70% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $20,046 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 China ($39,867 per ton), while the price for India ($1,227 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Bahrain

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of zinc; powders and flakeses decreased by -41.9% to 23 tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 40 tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes exports reduced dramatically to $53K in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 33%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $89K, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Powders and Flakes from Bahrain in 2022:

1. India (20.0 tons)
2. Saudi Arabia (3.2 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Bahrain

In 2022, the amount of zinc; powders and flakeses imported into Bahrain soared to 80 kg, with an increase of 67% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports soared to $901 in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 226% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Powders and Flakes to Bahrain in 2022:

1. India (44.0 kg)
2. China (15.0 kg)
3. Belgium (14.0 kg)
4. United Arab Emirates (3.0 kg)
5. United States (1.0 kg)
6. France (1.0 kg)
7. United Kingdom (1.0 kg)
8. Switzerland (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform