South Africa - Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Zinc Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Zinc Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Zinc Imports in South Africa
- Zinc Exports in South Africa
Zinc Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
The average zinc import price stood at $2,433 per ton in 2021, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, zinc import price decreased by -17.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 96%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,964 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($3,042 per ton), while the price for Spain ($1,441 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Namibia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Zinc Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average zinc export price stood at $2,582 per ton in 2021, growing by 56% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,996 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($3,496 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($181 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 Malaysia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Zinc Imports in South Africa
Zinc imports into South Africa rose significantly to 77K tons in 2022, picking up by 6.9% on the year before. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.9% 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 +62.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, zinc imports soared to $233M in 2022. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 59%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Zinc in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| Brazil | 63.1 | 60.7 | 40.9 | -19.5% | |
| Peru | 13.7 | 17.3 | 25.0 | 35.1% | |
| Namibia | 25.3 | 10.0 | 24.3 | -2.0% | |
| Australia | 5.1 | 4.9 | 14.9 | 70.9% | |
| Spain | 12.3 | 6.6 | 5.9 | -30.7% | |
| South Korea | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -10.6% | |
| Belgium | 2.9 | 2.3 | 1.3 | -33.0% | |
| Others | 5.6 | 4.9 | 59.4 | 225.7% | |
| Total | 132 | 111 | 175 | 15.1% | |
Top Suppliers of Zinc to South Africa in 2022:
- Brazil (18.5K tons)
- Peru (9.1K tons)
- Namibia (8.2K tons)
- Australia (4.9K tons)
- Spain (4.1K tons)
- South Korea (1.2K tons)
- Belgium (0.6K tons)
Zinc Exports in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc decreased by -43.4% to 162 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 287%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 480 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, zinc exports declined remarkably to $434K in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 145%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $794K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
| Export of Zinc in South Africa (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| United States | 2,397 | 1,855 | 2,004 | -8.6% | |
| Malaysia | 853 | 765 | 825 | -1.7% | |
| Uganda | 781 | 487 | 425 | -26.2% | |
| Tanzania | N/A | N/A | 402 | 0% | |
| Zambia | 71.0 | 279 | 282 | 99.3% | |
| China | 137 | 125 | 127 | -3.7% | |
| Kenya | 303 | 170 | 104 | -41.4% | |
| Mozambique | 0.2 | 0.6 | 46.5 | 1424.8% | |
| Others | -4,217.2 | -2,889.6 | -3,477.3 | -9.2% | |
| Total | 324 | 794 | 738 | 50.9% | |
Top Export Markets for Zinc from South Africa in 2022:
- United States (2157.3 tons)
- Malaysia (423.7 tons)
- Mozambique (256.4 tons)
- Uganda (223.0 tons)
- Tanzania (114.9 tons)
- Zambia (110.8 tons)
- China (57.1 tons)
- Kenya (54.3 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the zinc market in South Africa. 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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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In 2016, the global zinc imports totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year figure. In general, zinc imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growt...
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In January 2022, the average annual zinc price $3,599 per ton, picking up 6% from December 2021. The price is forecast to ease 4% y/y to approx. $2,880 per ton in 2022 due to excessive market supply.
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Explore the world's best import markets for zinc, including the United States, Turkey, Germany, and more. Get key statistics and figures on zinc imports from IndexBox platform.
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In 2016, the global zinc imports totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year figure. In general, zinc imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growt...
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In 2016, the global zinc imports totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year figure. In general, zinc imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growt...
