Zinc Dust Price in Tanzania - 2022

Zinc Dust Price in Tanzania (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $8,187 per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 406%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $14,491 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Zambia amounted to +76.5% per year.

Zinc Dust Price in Tanzania (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc dust export price stood at $565 per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 8.3%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,386 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 the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -8.6% per year.

Zinc Dust Imports in Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -55.1% to 1.9 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 5.1 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc dust imports fell significantly to $16K in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year.

Import of Zinc Dust in Tanzania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	7.9	17.3	30.6	15.5	25.2%
Kenya	6.2	5.4	2.2	N/A	-40.4%
Others	1.8	2.6	3.2	N/A	33.3%
Total	15.9	25.3	35.9	15.5	-0.8%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Tanzania in 2022:

India (1.9 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc dusts decreased by -3.7% to 248 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 8%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 258 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust exports dropped modestly to $140K in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $144K, and then reduced slightly in the following year.