Zinc alloy ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc alloy ingots was worth $2.25 billion in 2024, about 743.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $2.25B | 743.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.26B | 692.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.05B | 821.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.07B | 957.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.07B | 775.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.62B | 903.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.14B | 945.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.56B | 829.2K t |
Top zinc alloy ingots exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 21% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Australia. The top three supply 45% between them, out of 94 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $466.0M | 21% |
| South Korea | $325.1M | 15% |
| Australia | $222.3M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $220.2M | 9.8% |
| Norway | $148.7M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $148.4M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $131.1M | 5.8% |
| United States | $107.0M | 4.8% |
| Japan | $60.3M | 2.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $34.6M | 1.5% |
| France | $34.2M | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $29.0M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 145 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $288.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $197.1M | 8.8% |
| Vietnam | $149.2M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $111.7M | 5% |
| China | $102.6M | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $88.5M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $84.9M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $82.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $81.5M | 3.6% |
| Austria | $72.4M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $70.7M | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $70.1M | 3.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.36 per kg and South Korea $2.81 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys. HS 7901 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc alloy ingots?
Belgium exported $466.0 million in 2024, 21% of the world total, followed by South Korea (14%) and Australia (10%). In all, 94 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc alloy ingots?
Italy imported $288.3 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (9%) and Vietnam (7%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc alloy ingots?
It was worth $2.25 billion in 2024, about 743.8 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 12% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $3.14 billion. 94 countries reported exports and 145 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.36 per kg and South Korea $2.81 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 zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20, 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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