Belgium: Zinc Oxide Market 2025

Zinc Oxide Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian zinc oxide market declined to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Zinc Oxide Production in Belgium

In value terms, zinc oxide production skyrocketed 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Zinc Oxide Exports

Exports from Belgium

Zinc oxide exports from Belgium skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc oxide exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for zinc oxide exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc oxide exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc oxide and zinc peroxide exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc oxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

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

Zinc Oxide Imports

Imports into Belgium

Zinc oxide imports into Belgium surged to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc oxide imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of zinc oxide to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc oxide imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest zinc oxide suppliers to Belgium were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average zinc oxide import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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