Zinc Dust Price in Qatar - 2023

Contents:

1. Zinc Dust Price in Qatar (CIF) - 2022
2. Zinc Dust Imports in Qatar

Zinc Dust Price in Qatar (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $4,152 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 +35.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($5,511 per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($3,955 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Imports in Qatar

In 2022, overseas purchases of zinc dusts were finally on the rise to reach 84 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a deep contraction.

In value terms, zinc dust imports soared to $348K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Qatar in 2022:

1. Malaysia (39.9 tons)
2. Saudi Arabia (39.9 tons)
3. India (4.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform