Italy: Zinc Powder Market 2024

Zinc Powder Market Size in Italy

The Italian zinc powder market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Powder Production in Italy

In value terms, zinc powder production fell sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Zinc Powder Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the sixth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc powder exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for zinc powder exports from Italy, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc powder exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc powder exported from Italy were the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc powder export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports into Italy

For the sixth year in a row, Italy recorded decline in purchases abroad of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest zinc powder supplier to Italy, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc powder imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) to Italy, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average zinc powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible 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 powder import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform