Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala - 2023

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses amounted to $11,631 per ton, picking up by 168% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($15,879 per ton), while the price for France ($3,225 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+41.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for zinc; dust, powders and flakeses stood at $4,077 per ton in 2021, reducing by -4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 150% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,528 per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Honduras amounted to +18.1% per year.

Imports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala

In 2022, imports of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses into Guatemala surged to 17 tons, increasing by 19% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 375% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes imports surged to $196K in 2022. In general, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 508% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Import of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Taiwan (Chinese)	N/A	N/A	N/A	150	0%
United States	2.6	11.5	53.9	35.3	138.6%
Mexico	N/A	1.1	0.2	3.7	83.4%
France	N/A	N/A	N/A	3.7	0%
Canada	N/A	N/A	7.6	3.6	-52.6%
Costa Rica	N/A	2.6	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	0.2	1.5	N/A	0.3	14.5%
Total	2.8	16.9	61.8	196	312.1%

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes to Guatemala in 2022:

Taiwan (Chinese) (9.4 tons)
United States (4.4 tons)
Mexico (1.1 tons)
France (1.1 tons)
Canada (0.8 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Dust, Powders and Flakes in Guatemala

In 2021, the amount of zinc; dust, powders and flakeses exported from Guatemala expanded rapidly to 1.1 tons, surging by 6.9% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2019 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc; dust, powders and flakes exports rose slightly to $4.3K in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease.