Saudi Arabia - Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Zinc Price in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Contents:

  1. Zinc Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022
  2. Zinc Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022
  3. Zinc Imports in Saudi Arabia
  4. Zinc Exports in Saudi Arabia

Zinc Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average zinc import price amounted to $3,158 per ton, increasing by 31% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,262 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($4,429 per ton), while the price for Canada ($579 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

The average zinc export price stood at $2,355 per ton in 2021, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, zinc export price decreased by -20.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,952 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($6,867 per ton), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($1,949 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 Italy (+65.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Imports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of zinc imported into Saudi Arabia rose modestly to 51K tons, increasing by 4.8% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 53K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc imports reduced to $140M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $152M, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Zinc in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
South Korea37.136.129.9-10.2%
Spain40.153.123.0-24.3%
Belgium11.215.613.811.0%
India8.84.512.921.1%
Australia6.66.09.620.6%
Russia4.00.47.637.8%
KazakhstanN/AN/A6.50%
OmanN/AN/A5.10%
United Arab EmiratesN/A0.23.91850.0%
BulgariaN/A3.82.9-23.7%
Namibia0.8N/A2.473.2%
IranN/AN/A1.00%
CanadaN/AN/A0.60%
Others16.28.133.042.7%
Total12512815210.3%

Top Suppliers of Zinc to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. South Korea (12.6K tons)
  2. Spain (8.8K tons)
  3. Belgium (5.8K tons)
  4. India (4.1K tons)
  5. Australia (3.4K tons)
  6. Russia (2.5K tons)
  7. Oman (1.8K tons)
  8. Kazakhstan (1.5K tons)
  9. United Arab Emirates (1.4K tons)
  10. Bulgaria (1.4K tons)
  11. Canada (1.1K tons)
  12. Iran (0.8K tons)
  13. Namibia (0.8K tons)

Zinc Exports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, approx. 75 tons of zinc were exported from Saudi Arabia; waning by -30.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 151% against the previous year.

In value terms, zinc exports declined rapidly to $183K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 125%.

Export of Zinc in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
ChinaN/AN/A49.80%
Sri Lanka34.524.439.67.1%
United Arab Emirates22.014.221.0-2.3%
India85.535.317.0-55.4%
Bahrain13.89.916.49.0%
Yemen2.82.24.019.5%
OmanN/A2.1N/A0%
SingaporeN/A8.5N/A0%
Others23616.3106-33.0%
Total395113254-19.8%

Top Export Markets for Zinc from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. Sri Lanka (20.3 tons)
  2. China (18.4 tons)
  3. India (6.2 tons)
  4. Bahrain (4.8 tons)
  5. United Arab Emirates (3.1 tons)
  6. Yemen (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 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
    12. 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
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