Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy
  4. Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $5,407 per ton, dropping by -16.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 118%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $8,158 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($12,814 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($4,336 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc; powders and flakes export price stood at $6,934 per ton in 2022, falling by -33.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $10,387 per ton in 2021, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($167,424 per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($4,131 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+37.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy

In 2022, imports of zinc; powders and flakeses into Italy declined notably to 48 tons, dropping by -57.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 42%.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports dropped rapidly to $260K in 2022. Overall, imports faced a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $728K, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

Import of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Austria159112153142-3.7%
Germany58.854.991.771.96.9%
Switzerland34.033.631.525.6-9.0%
Netherlands0.934.80.18.7113.0%
France2.81844104.618.0%
SpainN/AN/A25.62.7-89.5%
Belgium1240.41.12.0-74.7%
Slovenia39.5N/AN/AN/A0%
Romania91.1N/AN/AN/A0%
Others40.356.614.93.1-57.5%
Total551476728260-22.1%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Powders and Flakes to Italy in 2022:

  1. Belgium (undefined tons)
  2. Austria (27.8 tons)
  3. Germany (15.3 tons)
  4. Netherlands (2.0 tons)
  5. Switzerland (2.0 tons)
  6. Spain (0.6 tons)
  7. France (0.4 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy

In 2022, approx. 40 tons of zinc; powders and flakeses were exported from Italy; picking up by 279% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes exports skyrocketed to $280K in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 210%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Export of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in Italy (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
CroatiaN/AN/AN/A1500%
ThailandN/AN/AN/A30.90%
Switzerland4.24.47.916.256.8%
Germany3.81.318.87.827.1%
France8.90.20.41.7-42.4%
IndiaN/AN/A30.8N/A0%
Romania4.0N/A0.8N/A-55.3%
Brazil17.4N/AN/AN/A0%
Others16.729.751.772.963.4%
Total55.135.711028071.9%

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Powders and Flakes from Italy in 2022:

  1. France (undefined tons)
  2. Croatia (36.3 tons)
  3. Switzerland (1.6 tons)
  4. Germany (1.0 tons)
  5. Thailand (0.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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