High-purity zinc ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in high-purity zinc ingots was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 8.27 million tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $9.37B | 8.27M t |
| 2023 | $10.19B | 3.53M t |
| 2022 | $11.39B | 3.27M t |
| 2021 | $9.70B | 3.20M t |
| 2020 | $8.46B | 3.57M t |
| 2019 | $9.27B | 3.43M t |
| 2018 | $10.29B | 3.40M t |
| 2017 | $10.22B | 3.44M t |
Top high-purity zinc ingots exporting countries
Exports are led by Spain (13%), Australia (9%) and South Korea (8%). 76 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 31%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.24B | 13% |
| Australia | $868.9M | 9.3% |
| South Korea | $765.8M | 8.2% |
| India | $729.7M | 7.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $624.2M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $574.7M | 6.1% |
| Canada | $570.8M | 6.1% |
| Finland | $568.6M | 6.1% |
| Peru | $518.1M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $375.5M | 4% |
| Mexico | $345.3M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $331.1M | 3.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). 135 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.11B | 12% |
| United States | $956.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $783.3M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $586.0M | 6.3% |
| Singapore | $502.2M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $398.9M | 4.3% |
| India | $397.7M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $368.9M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $327.3M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $302.8M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $294.3M | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $260.0M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.07 per kg and Spain $0.23 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 7901.11: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc. HS 7901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most high-purity zinc ingots?
Spain exported $1.24 billion in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by Australia (9%) and South Korea (8%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most high-purity zinc ingots?
China imported $1.11 billion in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of the United States (10%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in high-purity zinc ingots?
It was worth $9.37 billion in 2024, about 8.27 million tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $11.39 billion. 76 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of high-purity zinc ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $3.07 per kg and Spain $0.23 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 high-purity zinc ingots?
The HS code for high-purity zinc ingots is subheading 7901.11, in chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7901 page.
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