Standard zinc ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported standard zinc ingots worth $767.8 million (261.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 107 countries for imports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767.8M | 261.7K t |
| 2023 | $869.6M | 276.0K t |
| 2022 | $919.2M | 247.6K t |
| 2021 | $871.6M | 288.7K t |
| 2020 | $636.5M | 279.7K t |
| 2019 | $762.0M | 287.6K t |
| 2018 | $805.7M | 261.6K t |
| 2017 | $719.7M | 241.9K t |
Where the United States imports standard zinc ingots from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $571.2M | 74% |
| Peru | $99.3M | 13% |
| Mexico | $93.5M | 12% |
| China | $1.9M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 0.2% |
| Japan | $452K | 0.1% |
| India | $180K | 0% |
| Italy | $21K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Standard zinc ingots exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported standard zinc ingots worth $4.7 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). China alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 55% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 31% |
| India | $377K | 8.1% |
| Mexico | $196K | 4.2% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $24K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $9K | 0.2% |
| Argentina | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States standard zinc ingots imports (HS 7901.12): 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 7901.12: Zinc: unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of standard zinc ingots imported by the United States?
The United States imported standard zinc ingots worth $767.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 107 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply standard zinc ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($571.2 million), followed by Peru (13%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of standard zinc ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of standard zinc ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $719.7 million in 2017 to $767.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $919.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $794.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export standard zinc ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, South Africa and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $763.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for standard zinc ingots?
The HS code for standard zinc ingots is subheading 7901.12. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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