Austria: Zinc Market 2025

Zinc Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian zinc market increased by 15% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Zinc consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of zinc was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, zinc exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 102%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc exports from Austria, with a combined 67% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +401.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc exported from Austria were Hungary ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 67% share of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +428.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 43%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of zinc increased by 2.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc imports to Austria, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +85.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Luxembourg ($X) and Finland ($X) constituted the largest zinc suppliers to Austria, with a combined 51% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 45%.

Among the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +98.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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