Zinc sheet trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in zinc sheet was worth $651.6 million in 2024, about 183.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and down 5% 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 | $651.6M | 183.7K t |
| 2023 | $688.8M | 193.6K t |
| 2022 | $841.8M | 219.7K t |
| 2021 | $807.2M | 218.3K t |
| 2020 | $593.6M | 206.7K t |
| 2019 | $672.4M | 216.9K t |
| 2018 | $751.7M | 208.8K t |
| 2017 | $728.1M | 213.9K t |
Top zinc sheet exporting countries
France is the largest exporter with 26% of world exports, followed by Germany and Spain. The top three supply 60% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $171.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $128.8M | 20% |
| Spain | $91.2M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $59.7M | 9.2% |
| Peru | $35.1M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $27.2M | 4.2% |
| United States | $27.1M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $20.9M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $18.4M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $16.0M | 2.5% |
| China | $13.8M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $8.2M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
France is the biggest buyer with 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Belgium. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 48% across 171 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $130.7M | 20% |
| Germany | $117.5M | 18% |
| Belgium | $63.9M | 9.8% |
| Poland | $30.8M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $27.2M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24.8M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $21.8M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $21.5M | 3.3% |
| China | $18.2M | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $17.3M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $15.8M | 2.4% |
| Austria | $14.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $10.27 per kg and Germany $3.46 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 7905: Zinc; plates, sheets, strip and foil. HS 7905 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most zinc sheet?
France exported $171.5 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Germany (20%) and Spain (14%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most zinc sheet?
France imported $130.7 million in 2024, 20% of world imports, ahead of Germany (18%) and Belgium (10%). The top three importers together take 48%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in zinc sheet?
It was worth $651.6 million in 2024, about 183.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $841.8 million. 87 countries reported exports and 171 reported imports.
What is the average price of zinc sheet per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $10.27 per kg and Germany $3.46 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 zinc sheet?
The HS code for zinc sheet is heading 7905, in chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7905 page.
How can I find zinc sheet buyers and suppliers?
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