U.S. - Zinc - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Zinc Import Price per Ton in July 2022
In July 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.6K (CIF, US), reducing by -7.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2022 an increase of 6.2% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4.0K per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to July 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Peru ($3.7K per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3.6K per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Zinc Imports
In August 2022, zinc imports into the United States skyrocketed to 68K tons, increasing by 46% compared with the previous month's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.6% over the last seven-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports decreased by -12.7% against June 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 47% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 78K tons. From July 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, zinc imports soared to $252M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +6.4% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, imports decreased by -18.4% against June 2022 indices.
U.S. Zinc Imports by Country
In July 2022, Canada (33K tons) constituted the largest supplier of zinc to the United States, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (8.1K tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-4.3% per month) and Peru (+11.2% per month).
In value terms, Canada ($119M) constituted the largest supplier of zinc to the United States, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mexico ($29M), with a 17% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Canada was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Mexico (-3.0% per month) and Peru (+14.3% per month).
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In February 2023, the price of zinc rose to $3,597 per ton (CIF, US), an 8% increase from the previous month.
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In August 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.7K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month.
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In June 2022, the zinc price per ton amounted to $3,961 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous month.
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In April 2023, the zinc price amounted to $3,408 per ton (CIF, US), declining by -4.4% against the previous month.
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In January 2022, the average annual zinc price $3,599 per ton, picking up 6% from December 2021. The price is forecast to ease 4% y/y to approx. $2,880 per ton in 2022 due to excessive market supply.
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In 2016, the global zinc imports totaled X tons, approximately mirroring the previous year figure. In general, zinc imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growt...
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In February 2023, the price of zinc rose to $3,597 per ton (CIF, US), an 8% increase from the previous month.
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In August 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.7K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month.
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In June 2022, the zinc price per ton amounted to $3,961 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous month.
