Zinc Dust Price in Greece - 2023

Zinc Dust Price in Greece (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc dust import price stood at $2,371 per ton in 2022, falling by -35.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,669 per ton in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,449 per ton), while the price for Albania ($1,646 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Price in Greece (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc dust export price amounted to $416 per ton, declining by -12.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 62%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,652 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($4,570 per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $327 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+44.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Dust Imports in Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc dusts increased by 416% to 372 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc dust imports surged to $882K in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Zinc Dust in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Albania	N/A	N/A	N/A	478	0%
India	81.5	26.9	74.2	93.6	4.7%
Sweden	2.7	2.9	62.9	88.7	220.3%
Germany	50.2	81.7	53.1	70.8	12.1%
Netherlands	N/A	N/A	N/A	48.9	0%
Belgium	20.2	77.0	22.2	32.7	17.4%
Norway	58.5	32.7	N/A	30.6	-19.4%
Poland	158	43.1	N/A	N/A	-72.7%
Romania	N/A	N/A	34.7	N/A	0%
Others	0.3	0.1	17.5	39.1	407.0%
Total	371	264	265	882	33.5%

Top Suppliers of Zinc Dust to Greece in 2022:

Albania (290.3 tons)
India (18.3 tons)
Sweden (17.0 tons)
Germany (13.0 tons)
Netherlands (11.6 tons)
Norway (8.2 tons)
Belgium (6.5 tons)

Zinc Dust Exports in Greece

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of zinc dusts decreased by -39% to 38 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 63 tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, zinc dust exports contracted sharply to $16K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $30K, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Export of Zinc Dust in Greece (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
India	N/A	7.9	21.7	12.2	24.3%
Hungary	N/A	3.3	3.6	3.7	5.9%
Belgium	19.0	7.8	N/A	N/A	-58.9%
Others	N/A	4.1	4.5	N/A	9.8%
Total	19.0	23.1	29.7	15.9	-5.8%