Price for Zinc; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil in Guatemala - 2024

Contents:

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

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

The average import price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $5,421 per ton in 2022, reducing by -10.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $6,087 per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7,247 per ton), while the price for Italy amounted to $3,591 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

The average export price for zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils stood at $2,981 per ton in 2020, dropping by -53.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 179%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,382 per ton in 2019, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($4,833 per ton), while the average price for exports to El Salvador stood at $2,908 per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Honduras (+15.5%).

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

In 2022, supplies from abroad of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils decreased by -75.2% to 470 kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils contracted markedly to $2.5K in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 3.1% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.6M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

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

1. United States (235.0 kg)
2. Italy (235.0 kg)

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

Exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils from Guatemala contracted sharply to 159 kg in 2020, with a decrease of -34.6% on 2019 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent.

In value terms, exports of zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foils fell rapidly to $474 in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous curtailment.

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

1. El Salvador (153.0 kg)
2. Honduras (6.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform