Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa - 2024
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- Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (CIF) - 2024
- Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa
- Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa
Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (CIF) - 2024
In April 2024, the average import price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs amounted to $2,735 per ton, falling by -7.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2024 when the average import price increased by 246% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $3,208 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to April 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2024, the highest price was recorded for prices from Brazil ($3,063 per ton) and South Korea ($2,926 per ton), while the price for India ($2,505 per ton) and Australia ($2,542 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From April 2023 to April 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Congo (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs amounted to $4,634 per ton, waning by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 157% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $5,036 per ton, and then dropped in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($7,470 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($3,328 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (+51.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa
In 2022, imports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs into South Africa rose rapidly to 57K tons, increasing by 15% against the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
In value terms, imports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs skyrocketed to $163M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 26.9 | 30.3 | 26.0 | 67.4 | 35.8% |
| India | N/A | 0.7 | N/A | 43.0 | 683.8% |
| Peru | 8.5 | 15.9 | 20.2 | 9.8 | 4.9% |
| Congo | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.7 | 0% |
| Kazakhstan | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.1 | 0% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.9 | 0% |
| Japan | N/A | 1.3 | N/A | 7.8 | 144.9% |
| Spain | 13.1 | 6.1 | 40.1 | 0.5 | -66.3% |
| Belgium | 2.9 | 12.6 | 11.2 | N/A | 96.5% |
| Namibia | 16.3 | 9.2 | N/A | N/A | -43.6% |
| Others | 2.2 | 6.7 | 9.4 | 8.4 | 56.3% |
| Total | 70.0 | 82.8 | 107 | 163 | 32.5% |
Top Suppliers of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc to South Africa in 2022:
- Brazil (24.5K tons)
- India (14.2K tons)
- Congo (5.7K tons)
- Peru (3.4K tons)
- Kazakhstan (3.1K tons)
- Japan (2.2K tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (1.6K tons)
- Spain (0.4K tons)
Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs decreased by -71.6% to 31 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 116% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 146 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, exports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs dropped notably to $142K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 89%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $542K, and then declined significantly in the following year.
| Export of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Kenya | N/A | 53.0 | N/A | 101 | 38.0% |
| Zimbabwe | 99.1 | 0.1 | 101 | 24.1 | -37.6% |
| Sri Lanka | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 10.5 | 95.7% |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.4 | 0% |
| China | N/A | 224 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Mozambique | N/A | N/A | 27.6 | N/A | 0% |
| United Kingdom | N/A | 7.0 | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| France | N/A | N/A | 83.0 | N/A | 0% |
| Zambia | 91.9 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| Others | 16.0 | 1.5 | 330 | 0.7 | -64.8% |
| Total | 208 | 287 | 542 | 142 | -11.9% |
Top Export Markets for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc from South Africa in 2022:
- Kenya (21.1 tons)
- Zimbabwe (7.2 tons)
- Sri Lanka (1.4 tons)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.8 tons)
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