Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electro zinc-coated alloy sheet was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 892.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017, and down 3% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.10B | 892.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.13B | 884.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.16B | 921.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 977.4K t |
| 2020 | $870.3M | 906.2K t |
| 2019 | $907.9M | 933.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.08B | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $1.10B | 1.18M t |
Top electro zinc-coated alloy sheet exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (23%), Germany (19%) and Japan (19%). 48 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 60%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $247.1M | 23% |
| Germany | $205.1M | 19% |
| Japan | $203.0M | 19% |
| South Korea | $137.9M | 13% |
| Austria | $90.8M | 8.3% |
| United States | $79.3M | 7.2% |
| Sweden | $64.6M | 5.9% |
| China | $37.7M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $6.1M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $5.2M | 0.5% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 0.4% |
| France | $3.9M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Germany is the biggest buyer with 15% of world imports, ahead of China and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 42% across 114 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $166.2M | 15% |
| China | $152.5M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $141.7M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $94.9M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $88.8M | 8.1% |
| Spain | $78.7M | 7.2% |
| Hungary | $49.2M | 4.5% |
| France | $41.1M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $30.9M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $30.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $19.9M | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $19.6M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.42 per kg and China $0.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7225.91: Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7225, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc. HS 7225 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electro zinc-coated alloy sheet?
Belgium exported $247.1 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Germany (19%) and Japan (19%). In all, 48 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electro zinc-coated alloy sheet?
Germany imported $166.2 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of China (14%) and Vietnam (13%). The top three importers together take 42%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electro zinc-coated alloy sheet?
It was worth $1.10 billion in 2024, about 892.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 1% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.16 billion. 48 countries reported exports and 114 reported imports.
What is the average price of electro zinc-coated alloy sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $1.42 per kg and China $0.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for electro zinc-coated alloy sheet?
The HS code for electro zinc-coated alloy sheet is subheading 7225.91, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7225 page.
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