Benelux: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux articles of zinc market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Benelux

In value terms, articles of zinc production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -9.9% against 2018 indices. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of zinc increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 111% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together comprising 95% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), generating a 5.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +12.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +13.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 52%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+10.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, imports of articles of zinc in Benelux soared to X tons, jumping by 20% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 46%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +104.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together making up 91% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Luxembourg (X tons), mixing up a 9.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc import price increased by +5.2% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 54% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform