Netherlands: Zinc Market 2024

Zinc Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch zinc market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, zinc production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, zinc exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total exports. Italy, Austria, Poland, the United States and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc exported from the Netherlands were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, Austria, Poland, the United States and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Zinc Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of unwrought zinc increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Finland (X tons), India (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest zinc suppliers to the Netherlands were India ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong 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 import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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