Zinc Dust Price in Argentina - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $5,165 per ton, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc dust import price increased by +56.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($7,804 per ton), while the price for South Africa ($4,652 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $2,720 per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2019 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to 0.0% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Argentina

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of zinc dusts, when their volume increased by 17% to 893 tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, zinc dust imports skyrocketed to $4.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc Dust in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
South Africa	2,246	2,396	2,300	3,226	12.8%
Peru	76.3	120	218	818	120.5%
Malaysia	371	204	81.4	400	2.5%
Norway	4.9	6.0	4.8	126	195.2%
United States	1,144	227	157	N/A	-63.0%
Australia	52.1	38.0	31.7	N/A	-22.0%
Others	220	162	239	40.2	-43.3%
Total	4,114	3,153	3,032	4,611	3.9%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Argentina in 2022:

South Africa (693.6 tons)
Peru (104.8 tons)
Malaysia (68.1 tons)
Norway (19.2 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc dusts decreased by 0% to 198 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.

In value terms, zinc dust exports totaled $539K in 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant contraction. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020.