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New Zealand - Unwrought Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Zinc Price in New Zealand - 2023

Zinc Price in New Zealand (CIF) - 2023

The average zinc import price stood at $2,563 per ton in September 2023, picking up by 1.6% against the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 3% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $3,804 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was India ($2,577 per ton), while the price for Australia amounted to $2,546 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-2.6%).

Zinc Price in New Zealand (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average zinc export price amounted to $17,159 per ton, rising by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 260% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $29,644 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Caledonia ($185,721 per ton), while the average price for exports to Tonga ($8,293 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Zinc Imports in New Zealand

In 2022, the amount of unwrought zinc imported into New Zealand contracted markedly to 9.3K tons, with a decrease of -27.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 13K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc imports dropped to $38M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +52.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $40M, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Zinc in New Zealand (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Australia	23.3	20.0	32.6	32.6	11.8%
India	5.6	4.1	6.3	4.5	-7.0%
South Korea	0.2	0.6	1.2	0.5	35.7%
Others	0.3	N/A	0.2	N/A	-18.4%
Total	29.6	24.7	40.4	37.6	8.3%

Top Suppliers of Zinc to New Zealand in 2022:

Australia (8.0K tons)
India (1.2K tons)
South Korea (0.1K tons)

Zinc Exports in New Zealand

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc increased by 79% to 453 kg in 2022. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous slump.

In value terms, zinc exports skyrocketed to $7.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous decline.

Export of Zinc in New Zealand (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Cook Islands	1.4	1.6	2.3	2.7	24.5%
Vanuatu	0.7	N/A	0.3	2.3	48.7%
New Caledonia	1.0	N/A	N/A	2.2	30.1%
Tonga	0.6	0.2	0.4	0.5	-5.9%
United States	138	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	142	1.8	3.0	7.8	-62.0%

Top Export Markets for Zinc from New Zealand in 2022:

Cook Islands (261.0 kg)
Vanuatu (117.0 kg)
Tonga (63.0 kg)
New Caledonia (12.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24431230 - Unwrought non-alloy zinc (excluding zinc dust, powders and flakes)

Country coverage:

New Zealand

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in New Zealand
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Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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
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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