France: Zinc Market 2024

Zinc Market Size in France

The French zinc market amounted to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Production in France

In value terms, zinc production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a temperate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Zinc Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, approx. X tons of unwrought zinc were exported from France; waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for zinc exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought zinc exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%).

Zinc Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, the amount of unwrought zinc imported into France reduced sharply to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, zinc imports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Finland, India, Italy and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest zinc suppliers to France, together comprising X% of total imports. Finland, Germany, India, Peru and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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