Zinc flakes imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc flakes by the United States reached $34.1 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 153 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $56.0 million.
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 | $34.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $56.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $46.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $54.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 12.6K t |
Where the United States imports zinc flakes from
Germany alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.2M | 50% |
| Belgium | $9.9M | 29% |
| Austria | $2.4M | 7% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $84K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $59K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $58K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 123% above the world average of $2.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Zinc flakes exports from the United States
The United States exported $8.9 million of zinc flakes in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 60% |
| Malaysia | $813K | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $716K | 8% |
| Indonesia | $691K | 7.7% |
| India | $571K | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $232K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $122K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States zinc flakes imports (HS 7903.90): 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.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc flakes imported by the United States?
The United States imported zinc flakes worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 153 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc flakes to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by Belgium (29%) and Austria (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc flakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc flakes to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.8 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $56.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export zinc flakes?
Yes. The United States exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Malaysia and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc flakes?
The HS code for zinc flakes is subheading 7903.90. It sits in HS chapter 79 (zinc and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7903 page.
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