Australia - Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingZinc Prices in Australia Hit a Low of $2,978 per Ton
Australia Zinc Export Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the zinc price stood at $2,978 per ton (FOB, Australia), waning by -5.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when the average export price increased by 8.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $4,526 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to May 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In May 2023, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($3,135 per ton) and Indonesia ($3,048 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($2,997 per ton) and Malaysia ($3,001 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
| COUNTRY | Export Price of Zinc in Australia (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
| Vietnam | 3,935 | 4,007 | 3,582 | 3,681 | 3,422 | 3,350 | 3,475 | 3,235 | 3,808 | 3,095 | 3,110 | 3,105 | 3,135 |
| Indonesia | 4,130 | 4,051 | 3,815 | 3,660 | 3,613 | 3,532 | 3,388 | 3,731 | 3,992 | 3,096 | 3,096 | 3,068 | 3,048 |
| Malaysia | 3,775 | 3,611 | 3,376 | 3,814 | 3,784 | 3,626 | 2,953 | 3,002 | 3,401 | 3,144 | 3,114 | 3,106 | 3,001 |
| Thailand | 3,887 | 3,722 | 3,706 | 3,857 | 3,528 | 3,594 | 3,289 | 3,041 | 3,615 | 3,087 | 3,090 | 3,075 | 2,997 |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,990 | N/A | N/A | 4,218 | 2,845 | 3,016 | N/A |
| Average | 4,526 | 3,887 | 3,496 | 3,681 | 3,844 | 3,321 | 3,369 | 3,261 | 3,526 | 3,620 | 3,090 | 3,146 | 2,978 |
Australia Zinc Exports
In May 2023, the amount of zinc exported from Australia surged to 45K tons, growing by 61% compared with the month before. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in September 2022 when exports increased by 198% m-o-m.
In value terms, zinc exports surged to $133M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in September 2022 with an increase of 211% against the previous month.
Australia Zinc Exports by Country
Singapore (8.9K tons), China (7.7K tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (6.9K tons) were the main destinations of zinc exports from Australia, together accounting for 53% of total exports.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of +42.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for zinc exported from Australia were Singapore ($26M), China ($22M) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($20M), with a combined 52% share of total exports.
Singapore, with a CAGR of +40.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the zinc market 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.
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
