Zinc alloy ingots exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of zinc alloy ingots by the United States reached $107.0 million in 2024 (34.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 94 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107.0M | 34.9K t |
| 2023 | $113.5M | 30.7K t |
| 2022 | $118.5M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $87.1M | 25.4K t |
| 2020 | $54.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $68.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $71.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $58.5M | 20.8K t |
Where the United States exports zinc alloy ingots to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (50%), Mexico (45%), Malaysia (3%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $53.0M | 50% |
| Mexico | $48.4M | 45% |
| Malaysia | $3.0M | 2.8% |
| Peru | $463K | 0.4% |
| Colombia | $330K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $325K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $288K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $228K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $144K | 0.1% |
| Chile | $132K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, close to the world average of $3.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc alloy ingots imports to the United States
Imports of zinc alloy ingots by the United States reached $13.8 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Mexico alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $10.9M | 79% |
| Italy | $711K | 5.1% |
| Peru | $378K | 2.7% |
| China | $343K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $224K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $210K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $207K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $166K | 1.2% |
| Argentina | $144K | 1% |
| Belgium | $122K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States zinc alloy ingots exports (HS 7901.20): 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 7901.20: Zinc: unwrought, alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc alloy ingots exported by the United States?
The United States exported zinc alloy ingots worth $107.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 94 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy zinc alloy ingots from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($53.0 million), followed by Mexico (45%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Peru grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average export price of zinc alloy ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of zinc alloy ingots from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $58.5 million in 2017 to $107.0 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $118.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import zinc alloy ingots?
Yes. The United States imported $13.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Italy and Peru. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $93.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc alloy ingots?
The HS code for zinc alloy ingots is subheading 7901.20. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7901 page.
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