Zinc flakes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc flakes was worth $199.7 million in 2024, about 99.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $199.7M | 99.6K t |
| 2023 | $207.1M | 82.6K t |
| 2022 | $235.5M | 68.3K t |
| 2021 | $232.0M | 84.6K t |
| 2020 | $188.6M | 75.9K t |
| 2019 | $220.1M | 75.2K t |
| 2018 | $223.1M | 60.3K t |
| 2017 | $189.9M | 74.9K t |
Top zinc flakes exporting countries
Belgium is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by Germany and Japan. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $43.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $33.0M | 17% |
| Japan | $18.8M | 9.4% |
| China | $10.8M | 5.4% |
| Austria | $10.3M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $10.1M | 5.1% |
| United States | $8.9M | 4.5% |
| Malaysia | $7.8M | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $5.5M | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $4.7M | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| Australia | $4.0M | 2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Singapore. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 37% across 153 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $34.1M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $22.8M | 11% |
| Singapore | $17.8M | 8.9% |
| China | $13.4M | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $11.9M | 6% |
| Taiwan | $10.9M | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $8.1M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $8.1M | 4% |
| India | $7.0M | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $6.9M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $6.3M | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $6.0M | 3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $8.70 per kg and Malaysia $0.80 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 flakes (HS 7903.90) 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 7903.90: Zinc: powders and flakes. HS 7903 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc flakes?
Belgium exported $43.4 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Germany (17%) and Japan (9%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc flakes?
The United States imported $34.1 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (11%) and Singapore (9%). The top three importers together take 37%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc flakes?
It was worth $199.7 million in 2024, about 99.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $235.5 million. 89 countries reported exports and 153 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc flakes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Switzerland averaged $8.70 per kg and Malaysia $0.80 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 flakes?
The HS code for zinc flakes is subheading 7903.90, 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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