Zinc Dust Price in Romania - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Romania (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust import price amounted to $4,008 per ton, falling by -45% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,283 per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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 ($8,289 per ton), while the price for Serbia ($297 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+18.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Romania (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc dust export price stood at $370 per ton in 2022, declining by -59.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 1,103% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $16,800 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bulgaria amounted to +107.4% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Romania

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -60.2% to 32 tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 81 tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust imports shrank dramatically to $129K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 268%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $590K, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Import of Zinc Dust in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Belgium	51.2	60.5	76.8	111	29.4%
Italy	0.1	0.1	400	8.3	336.2%
Germany	0.2	3.5	101	6.4	217.5%
Bulgaria	16.5	12.2	4.3	2.3	-48.2%
Serbia	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.3	0%
Sweden	67.0	2.2	N/A	N/A	-96.7%
Portugal	N/A	12.1	0.2	N/A	-98.3%
Iran	N/A	64.5	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	5.4	5.2	7.2	0.3	-61.8%
Total	140	160	590	129	-2.7%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Romania in 2022:

Belgium (24.7 tons)
Serbia (4.4 tons)
Italy (1.5 tons)
Germany (0.8 tons)
Bulgaria (0.8 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Romania

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc dusts decreased by -99.7% to 73 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a significant contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 136 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust exports dropped remarkably to $27 in 2022. Overall, exports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 78%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $65K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.