Algeria: Zinc Market 2025

Zinc Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian zinc market was estimated at $X in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Zinc Production in Algeria

In value terms, zinc production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -0.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of zinc were exported from Algeria; remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc exports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for zinc exports from Algeria, accounting for a 788% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), fivefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 66% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -18.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-32.7% per year) and India (-4.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc exports from Algeria, comprising 522% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 226% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 162% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -17.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-26.0% per year) and Tunisia (+3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, zinc export price decreased by -5.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+25.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of zinc imported into Algeria rose modestly to X tons, increasing by 3.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 654%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 589% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of zinc to Algeria, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +27.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+15.4% per year) and Belgium (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zinc to Algeria, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +28.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+19.9% per year) and Belgium (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average zinc import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Finland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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