Zinc Dust Price in Canada - 2023

Contents:

1. Zinc Dust Price in Canada (FOB) - 2022
2. Zinc Dust Price in Canada (CIF) - 2022
3. Zinc Dust Exports in Canada
4. Zinc Dust Imports in Canada

Zinc Dust Price in Canada (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $4,311 per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,394 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($2,982 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 the United States (+4.6%).

Zinc Dust Price in Canada (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $5,059 per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +50.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were India ($5,413 per ton) and Malaysia ($5,173 per ton), while the price for the United States ($4,936 per ton) and Belgium ($5,131 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+32.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Exports in Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc dusts was finally on the rise to reach 4.4K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn.

In value terms, zinc dust exports surged to $19M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable decrease.

Top Export Markets for Zinc Dust from Canada in 2022:

1. United States (4.1K tons)
2. Israel (0.2K tons)
3. Chile (0.1K tons)

Zinc Dust Imports in Canada

Zinc dust imports into Canada dropped notably to 1.4K tons in 2022, falling by -39.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2.5% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports dropped markedly to $6.9M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 24%.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Canada in 2022:

1. United States (953.9 tons)
2. India (308.4 tons)
3. Belgium (56.2 tons)
4. Malaysia (36.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform