Report Update: Nov 1, 2024

Australia - Zinc Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Single report

Sent by email within 24h (Mon-Fri)

$599 Basic Edition

$2095 Professional Edition

What's the difference?

Subscription

Online access and download

from $350/month

Get instant access to more than 2 million reports, dashboards, and datasets on the IndexBox Platform.

View Pricing

Jun 15, 2023

Zinc Ores and Concentrates Price in Australia Drops Markedly to $815 per Ton

Australia Zinc Ore Export Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the zinc ore price amounted to $815 per ton (FOB, Australia), with a decrease of -16.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 19% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $1,207 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to April 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In April 2023, the countries with the highest prices were China ($893 per ton) and Canada ($811 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($637 per ton) and Japan ($805 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

COUNTRY	Export Price of Zinc Ore in Australia (USD per ton)
COUNTRY	Apr 2022	May 2022	Jun 2022	Jul 2022	Aug 2022	Sep 2022	Oct 2022	Nov 2022	Dec 2022	Jan 2023	Feb 2023	Mar 2023	Apr 2023
China	1,168	1,237	1,209	965	957	968	934	766	857	879	981	917	893
Canada	N/A	N/A	N/A	1,052	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	811
Japan	1,327	1,474	N/A	1,156	1,047	916	910	795	940	N/A	N/A	973	805
South Korea	1,122	987	1,248	673	1,028	657	1,000	N/A	862	797	1,068	1,026	637
Average	1,181	1,207	1,200	942	947	899	927	802	867	850	1,011	979	815

Australia Zinc Ore Exports

In April 2023, after three months of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of zinc ores and concentrates, when their volume increased by 250% to 147K tons. Overall, exports saw a mild increase.

In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates exports skyrocketed to $120M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent.

Australia Zinc Ore Exports by Country

China (78K tons) was the main destination for zinc ores and concentrates exports from Australia, with a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc ores and concentrates exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (33K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Canada (24K tons), with a 17% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to China amounted to +16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (-4.7% per month) and Canada (-0.1% per month).

In value terms, China ($70M) emerged as the key foreign market for zinc ores and concentrates exports from Australia, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($21M), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 17% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (-9.1% per month) and Canada (-3.0% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for zinc ores and concentrates in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 07291520 -

Country coverage:

Australia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

Australia - Zinc Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

Zinc Ores and Concentrates Price in Australia Drops Markedly to $815 per Ton

Australia Zinc Ore Export Price in April 2023

Australia Zinc Ore Exports

Australia Zinc Ore Exports by Country

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

Reasons to buy this report:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

7. PRODUCTION

8. IMPORTS

9. EXPORTS

10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

LIST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

Recommended posts