Zinc Dust Price in Luxembourg - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Luxembourg (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $6,390 per ton, surging by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $7,925 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany ($12,016 per ton), while the price for Belgium amounted to $5,003 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.7%).

Zinc Dust Price in Luxembourg (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc dust export price stood at $7,224 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1,079% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $424,000 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +19.2% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Luxembourg

In 2022, the amount of zinc dusts imported into Luxembourg contracted notably to 6.7 tons, waning by -38.6% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 11 tons, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports contracted significantly to $43K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 4.6% against the previous year.

Import of Zinc Dust in Luxembourg (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	37.7	24.9	42.5	30.0	-7.3%
Germany	26.5	26.7	12.3	8.3	-32.1%
France	22.5	0.8	N/A	N/A	-96.4%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	4.7	0%
Total	86.8	52.4	54.8	43.0	-20.9%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Luxembourg in 2022:

Belgium (6.0 tons)
Germany (0.7 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Luxembourg

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -68.9% to 1.5 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth.

In value terms, zinc dust exports soared to $11K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.