Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia
4. Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $2,310 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 152% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,832 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Poland ($5,863 per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($2,049 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils amounted to $1,854 per ton, which is down by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 6.5% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,759 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($2,076 per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy amounted to $1,340 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.3%).

Imports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -19.2% to 671 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,137% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 991 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils contracted to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 576%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.9M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil to Tunisia in 2022:

1. Italy (562.7 tons)
2. Slovenia (87.0 tons)
3. Poland (14.0 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Tunisia

Exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils from Tunisia stood at 506 kg in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 0.2%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils declined notably to $938 in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -8% was in 2021.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil from Tunisia in 2022:

1. France (353.0 kg)
2. Italy (153.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform