Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in France - 2023

Price for Zinc; Powders and Flakes in France (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average zinc; powders and flakes import price amounted to $8,581 per ton, waning by -3.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $9,827 per ton. From February 2023 to August 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($9,205 per ton) and Germany ($7,845 per ton), while the price for Italy ($6,264 per ton) and Austria ($6,310 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average zinc; powders and flakes export price amounted to $5,138 per ton, with a decrease of -35.3% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $7,937 per ton in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +2.5% per year.

Imports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in France

Zinc; powders and flakes imports into France rose modestly to 419 tons in 2022, surging by 4.5% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +19.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +71.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 60%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc; powders and flakes imports soared to $3.8M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Import of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in France (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	1,230	1,519	2,763	3,291	38.8%
Germany	236	170	182	230	-0.9%
Austria	1.4	51.6	117	139	363.1%
Italy	20.6	35.0	36.1	42.9	27.7%
Others	235	44.6	41.7	56.6	-37.8%
Total	1,723	1,820	3,140	3,760	29.7%

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

Switzerland (356.7 tons)
Germany (29.9 tons)
Austria (23.9 tons)
Italy (5.5 tons)

Exports of Zinc; Powders and Flakes in France

In 2022, approx. 743 tons of zinc; powders and flakeses were exported from France; rising by 134% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. 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 surged to $3.8M in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.