Algeria: Zinc Market 2025

Zinc Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian zinc market rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. Zinc consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Production in Algeria

In value terms, zinc production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Exports

Exports from Algeria

For the eighth consecutive year, Algeria recorded decline in overseas shipments of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed), which decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc exports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc exports from Algeria, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of -19.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) exports from Algeria, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to -9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-23.5% per year) and Greece (-14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+14.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Zinc Imports

Imports into Algeria

Zinc imports into Algeria soared to X tons in 2022, jumping by 51% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 501% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 439% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc imports to Algeria, together comprising 42% of total imports. Spain, Italy, Brazil and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +79.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) to Algeria, comprising 20% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands stood at +41.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+34.9% per year) and Spain (+22.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average zinc import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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