Standard zinc ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in standard zinc ingots was worth $3.39 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is a fall of 12% 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 | $3.39B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $3.48B | 1.16M t |
| 2022 | $4.51B | 1.32M t |
| 2021 | $4.37B | 1.51M t |
| 2020 | $2.86B | 1.29M t |
| 2019 | $3.62B | 1.62M t |
| 2018 | $3.97B | 1.49M t |
| 2017 | $3.85B | 1.42M t |
Top standard zinc ingots exporting countries
Exports are led by Canada (17%), Iran (10%) and Peru (10%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 37%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $580.0M | 17% |
| Iran | $332.2M | 9.8% |
| Peru | $326.9M | 9.6% |
| South Korea | $273.6M | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $254.0M | 7.5% |
| Finland | $203.5M | 6% |
| Mexico | $195.7M | 5.8% |
| Norway | $163.8M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $131.3M | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $119.7M | 3.5% |
| Australia | $115.9M | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $100.2M | 3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (23%), Turkey (15%) and Vietnam (6%). 107 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $767.8M | 23% |
| Turkey | $517.9M | 15% |
| Vietnam | $205.7M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $199.4M | 5.9% |
| China | $148.5M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $135.0M | 4% |
| France | $131.6M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $126.5M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $117.9M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $99.7M | 2.9% |
| India | $89.9M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $85.2M | 2.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.36 per kg and Iran $2.74 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 7901.12: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc. HS 7901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most standard zinc ingots?
Canada exported $580.0 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Iran (10%) and Peru (10%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most standard zinc ingots?
The United States imported $767.8 million in 2024, 23% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (15%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in standard zinc ingots?
It was worth $3.39 billion in 2024, about 1.15 million tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $4.51 billion. 66 countries reported exports and 107 reported imports.
What is the average price of standard zinc ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.94 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $3.36 per kg and Iran $2.74 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for standard zinc ingots?
The HS code for standard zinc ingots is subheading 7901.12, 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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