Zinc Dust Price in Nepal - 2022

Zinc Dust Price in Nepal (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $7,074 per ton, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 93%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +10.1% per year.

Zinc Dust Price in Nepal (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $561 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $733 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 India.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -2.6% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Nepal

Zinc dust imports into Nepal skyrocketed to 188 kg in 2022, picking up by 79% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc dust imports skyrocketed to $1.3K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc Dust in Nepal (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	574	321	577	1,330	32.3%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	574	321	577	1,330	32.3%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Nepal in 2022:

India (188.0 kg)

Zinc Dust Exports in Nepal

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of zinc dusts decreased by -3.9% to 53 tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 8.5%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 55 tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust exports fell slightly to $30K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 7.5%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $31K, and then contracted slightly in the following year.