Zinc dust trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc dust was worth $377.1 million in 2024, about 263.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and down 7% 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 | $377.1M | 263.0K t |
| 2023 | $403.9M | 242.9K t |
| 2022 | $413.4M | 216.7K t |
| 2021 | $350.5M | 176.7K t |
| 2020 | $264.4M | 133.8K t |
| 2019 | $322.8M | 136.8K t |
| 2018 | $349.5M | 99.9K t |
| 2017 | $339.1M | 106.4K t |
Top zinc dust exporting countries
Exports are led by Belgium (22%), South Korea (9%) and India (9%). 96 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $84.6M | 22% |
| South Korea | $35.8M | 9.5% |
| India | $33.4M | 8.8% |
| Norway | $29.0M | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $27.8M | 7.4% |
| Thailand | $25.2M | 6.7% |
| United States | $20.0M | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18.4M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $17.5M | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $15.8M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $9.4M | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $7.3M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (10%), China (9%) and Poland (8%). 138 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.5M | 11% |
| China | $32.1M | 8.5% |
| Poland | $31.8M | 8.5% |
| Thailand | $28.4M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $26.6M | 7.1% |
| France | $26.1M | 6.9% |
| Canada | $16.6M | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $16.3M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $14.1M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.1M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $9.7M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $4.26 per kg and Thailand $0.86 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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The shipment records behind Zinc dust (HS 7903.10) importers and exporters, worldwide: companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7903.10: Zinc dust. HS 7903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc dust?
Belgium exported $84.6 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by South Korea (9%) and India (9%). In all, 96 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc dust?
The United States imported $39.5 million in 2024, 10% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Poland (8%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc dust?
It was worth $377.1 million in 2024, about 263.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $413.4 million. 96 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc dust per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Norway averaged $4.26 per kg and Thailand $0.86 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for zinc dust?
The HS code for zinc dust is subheading 7903.10, 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 7903 page.
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