Zinc Dust Price in Algeria - 2022

Zinc Dust Price in Algeria (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $2,996 per ton, waning by -21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,430 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,139 per ton), while the price for Belgium stood at $2,984 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.0%).

Zinc Dust Price in Algeria (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $1,338 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to 0.0% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Algeria

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of zinc dusts increased by 108% to 188 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn.

In value terms, zinc dust imports skyrocketed to $563K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decline.

Import of Zinc Dust in Algeria (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	940	633	334	548	-16.5%
Netherlands	4.8	9.5	6.7	13.3	40.5%
Others	2.7	2.1	1.5	2.0	-9.5%
Total	947	645	343	563	-15.9%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Algeria in 2022:

Belgium (183.6 tons)
Netherlands (4.2 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Algeria

Zinc dust exports from Algeria stood at 299 kg in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, zinc dust exports amounted to $400 in 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp downturn. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.