Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China - 2024
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- Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (FOB) - 2022
- Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (CIF) - 2024
- Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China
- Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China
Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average export price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs amounted to $3,766 per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs increased by +50.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to South Korea ($4,273 per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($4,061 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($2,940 per ton) and Turkey ($2,970 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (CIF) - 2024
The average import price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs stood at $2,648 per ton in April 2024, surging by 2.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,972 per ton in April 2023; however, from May 2023 to April 2024, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In April 2024, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($2,736 per ton) and Australia ($2,697 per ton), while the price for Spain ($2,584 per ton) and Kazakhstan ($2,585 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From April 2023 to April 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs, when their volume increased by 1,456% to 81K tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, exports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs soared to $304M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 69.6 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 155 | 30.6% |
| Singapore | 3.1 | 1.9 | N/A | 39.2 | 133.0% |
| Turkey | N/A | N/A | N/A | 30.5 | 0% |
| Mexico | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.2 | 0% |
| Vietnam | 17.9 | 12.4 | 7.5 | 17.7 | -0.4% |
| United States | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.1 | 0% |
| Indonesia | 9.1 | 12.5 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | 10.3 | 10.1 | N/A | 0.4 | -66.1% |
| Malaysia | 28.0 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 0.4 | -75.7% |
| Others | 14.0 | 8.2 | 2.0 | 15.8 | 4.1% |
| Total | 152 | 69.2 | 15.9 | 304 | 26.0% |
Top Export Markets for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc from China in 2022:
- Taiwan (Chinese) (38.1K tons)
- Turkey (10.3K tons)
- Singapore (9.7K tons)
- Mexico (7.8K tons)
- Vietnam (4.5K tons)
- United States (3.4K tons)
- Indonesia (2.5K tons)
- Bangladesh (0.1K tons)
- Malaysia (0.1K tons)
Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China
For the third consecutive year, China recorded decline in purchases abroad of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs, which decreased by -87.8% to 48K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant contraction. The smallest decline of -9.1% was in 2020.
In value terms, imports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zincs fell significantly to $165M in 2022. In general, imports saw a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of -0.2% was in 2021.
| Import of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc in China (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Australia | 302 | 286 | 308 | 57.6 | -42.4% |
| South Korea | 289 | 331 | 190 | 33.0 | -51.5% |
| Kazakhstan | 622 | 450 | 585 | 32.9 | -62.5% |
| Myanmar | N/A | 7.9 | 1.8 | 25.2 | 78.6% |
| Peru | 16.5 | 30.5 | 41.3 | 5.7 | -29.8% |
| Congo | N/A | N/A | 3.1 | 4.4 | 41.9% |
| Japan | 7.2 | 18.7 | 11.9 | 3.5 | -21.4% |
| India | 73.5 | 23.4 | 22.1 | 1.2 | -74.6% |
| Spain | 91.7 | 2.5 | 6.3 | N/A | -73.8% |
| Others | 101 | 34.6 | 12.5 | 1.6 | -74.9% |
| Total | 1,503 | 1,185 | 1,182 | 165 | -52.1% |
Top Suppliers of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight 99.99% or More of Zinc to China in 2022:
- Australia (16.4K tons)
- Kazakhstan (9.7K tons)
- South Korea (9.6K tons)
- Myanmar (8.0K tons)
- Peru (1.6K tons)
- Congo (1.3K tons)
- Japan (1.0K tons)
- India (0.4K tons)
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