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Zinc Price in Argentina - 2023

Zinc Price in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

The average zinc import price stood at $3,208 per ton in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $3,441 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($3,246 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3,050 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Price in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc export price stood at $2,620 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,712 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($3,540 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($733 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Imports in Argentina

In 2022, the amount of zinc imported into Argentina declined notably to 640 tons, reducing by -98.1% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 34K tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, zinc imports reduced dramatically to $2.1M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $109M, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Import of Zinc in Argentina (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Brazil	22.6	23.5	87.3	96.5%
Mexico	20.7	36.2	17.6	-7.8%
Peru	3.6	3.4	3.4	-2.8%
Others	29.8	4.0	0.9	-82.6%
Total	76.7	67.1	109	19.2%

Top Suppliers of Zinc to Argentina in 2022:

Brazil (26.9K tons)
Mexico (5.8K tons)
Peru (1.1K tons)

Zinc Exports in Argentina

In 2022, the amount of zinc exported from Argentina shrank to 551 tons, dropping by -12.1% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 627 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, zinc exports declined notably to $1.3M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.6M, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Export of Zinc in Argentina (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
China	1,068	703	903	-8.0%
Brazil	194	122	148	-12.7%
Chile	73.2	44.7	53.0	-14.9%
Belgium	65.4	39.4	46.0	-16.1%
India	35.3	22.7	28.3	-10.5%
United States	31.2	7.4	26.5	-7.8%
Colombia	15.3	10.6	14.4	-3.0%
Others	12.3	5.6	424	487.1%
Total	1,495	955	1,643	4.8%

Top Export Markets for Zinc from Argentina in 2022:

China (320.6 tons)
Brazil (75.5 tons)
Belgium (43.5 tons)
Chile (39.1 tons)
United States (36.1 tons)
Colombia (9.7 tons)
India (8.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the zinc market in Argentina. 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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023