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Article Publishing Date: May 13, 2023
China's Zinc Ores and Concentrates Price Drops 3% to $982 per Ton
China Zinc Ore Import Price in March 2023
In March 2023, the zinc ore price stood at $982 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -2.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 when the average import price increased by 3.8% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,368 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to March 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In March 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Turkey ($1,253 per ton) and Peru ($1,141 per ton), while the price for Russia ($918 per ton) and Australia ($930 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Zinc Ore in China (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
| Turkey | 1,411 | 1,435 | 1,471 | 1,249 | 533 | 1,189 | 1,080 | 940 | 1,169 | 1,045 | 940 | 1,077 | 1,253 |
| Peru | 1,303 | 1,545 | 1,425 | 1,195 | 1,241 | 1,160 | 1,126 | 1,120 | 1,128 | 1,010 | 983 | 998 | 1,141 |
| Eritrea | 1,614 | 1,332 | N/A | 1,319 | N/A | 905 | 1,333 | 881 | 1,121 | 1,063 | 1,043 | 1,121 | 1,135 |
| Mongolia | 1,295 | 1,552 | 1,425 | 1,283 | 1,233 | 1,254 | 1,131 | 1,178 | 1,012 | 1,026 | 964 | 1,026 | 1,119 |
| Spain | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 932 | 933 | N/A | 1,063 |
| South Africa | 1,410 | 1,349 | 1,193 | 1,130 | 1,148 | 919 | 1,065 | 1,189 | 934 | 890 | 924 | 919 | 977 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,210 | 1,332 | 1,354 | 1,090 | 1,213 | 1,113 | 906 | 990 | 923 | 873 | 930 | 937 | 962 |
| Australia | 1,353 | 1,339 | 1,221 | 1,276 | 1,119 | 1,043 | 1,085 | 1,046 | 931 | 969 | 1,025 | 994 | 930 |
| Russia | 1,354 | 1,320 | 1,281 | 1,323 | 1,044 | 1,038 | 1,036 | 1,011 | 935 | 943 | 952 | 992 | 918 |
| Average | 1,330 | 1,368 | 1,265 | 1,217 | 1,118 | 1,065 | 1,082 | 1,053 | 987 | 953 | 971 | 1,007 | 982 |
China Zinc Ore Imports
In March 2023, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of zinc ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by -31.9% to 321K tons. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest expansion from March 2022 to March 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on March 2023 figures, imports decreased by -31.9% against February 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 when imports increased by 30% against the previous month.
In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates imports plummeted to $315M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when imports increased by 33% month-to-month.
China Zinc Ore Imports by Country
Australia (82K tons), South Africa (53K tons) and Peru (46K tons) were the main suppliers of zinc ores and concentrates imports to China, together comprising 57% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mongolia, Spain, Russia, Eritrea, Kazakhstan and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 29%.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Mongolia (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest zinc ores and concentrates suppliers to China were Australia ($77M), Peru ($53M) and South Africa ($52M), together accounting for 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mongolia, Spain, Eritrea, Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 31%.
Among the main suppliers, Mongolia, with a CAGR of +9.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for zinc ores and concentrates in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Exports And Growth
Figure 16:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 17:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 18:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 19:
Imports And Growth
Figure 20:
Import Prices
Figure 21:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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