Argentina: Zinc Powder Market 2025

Zinc Powder Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian zinc powder market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Zinc powder consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Powder Production in Argentina

In value terms, zinc powder production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports from Argentina

Zinc powder exports from Argentina contracted to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for zinc powder exports from Argentina, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc powder exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc powder export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Colombia ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of zinc powder to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc powder imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Peru (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc powder import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc powder import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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