U.S. - Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Zinc Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Zinc Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Zinc Imports in the United States
- Zinc Exports in the United States
Zinc Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In July 2023, the average zinc import price amounted to $2,806 per ton, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous month. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 8% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $3,703 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to July 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices from Canada ($3,111 per ton) and Brazil ($2,863 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($2,371 per ton) and Kazakhstan ($2,463 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Zinc Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
The average zinc export price stood at $3,044 per ton in July 2023, which is down by -8.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 an increase of 7.5% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,343 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to July 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In July 2023, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($3,773 per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($2,353 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Zinc Imports in the United States
In 2022, imports of zinc into the United States soared to 725K tons, surging by 15% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild slump.
In value terms, zinc imports soared to $2.6B in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +44.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Import of Zinc in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| Canada | 1,423 | 1,146 | 1,413 | -0.4% | |
| Mexico | 358 | 280 | 321 | -5.3% | |
| Peru | 156 | 98.8 | 106 | -17.6% | |
| Australia | N/A | 69.1 | 6.7 | -90.3% | |
| Others | 86.6 | 232 | 30.2 | -40.9% | |
| Total | 2,023 | 1,826 | 1,877 | -3.7% | |
Top Suppliers of Zinc to the United States in 2022:
- Canada (467.9K tons)
- Mexico (111.5K tons)
- Peru (37.7K tons)
- Australia (2.2K tons)
Zinc Exports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 58K tons of zinc were exported from the United States; with an increase of 6.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, zinc exports totaled $174M in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 135% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Export of Zinc in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| Mexico | 62.1 | 33.2 | 95.4 | 23.9% | |
| Canada | 39.4 | 34.3 | 50.5 | 13.2% | |
| Italy | N/A | N/A | 12.5 | 0% | |
| Belgium | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.6 | 578.2% | |
| China | 26.2 | N/A | 0.1 | -93.8% | |
| Others | 8.8 | 3.8 | 5.2 | -23.1% | |
| Total | 137 | 71.4 | 168 | 10.7% | |
Top Export Markets for Zinc from the United States in 2022:
- China (undefinedK tons)
- Mexico (29.8K tons)
- Canada (16.0K tons)
- Italy (5.5K tons)
- Belgium (2.0K tons)
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
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9. EXPORTS
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 February 2023, the price of zinc rose to $3,597 per ton (CIF, US), an 8% increase from the previous month.
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In August 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.7K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month.
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In June 2022, the zinc price per ton amounted to $3,961 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous month.
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In April 2023, the zinc price amounted to $3,408 per ton (CIF, US), declining by -4.4% against the previous month.
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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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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 February 2023, the price of zinc rose to $3,597 per ton (CIF, US), an 8% increase from the previous month.
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In August 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.7K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month.
