Brazil: Zinc Oxide Market 2025

Zinc Oxide Market Size in Brazil

For the third year in a row, the Brazilian zinc oxide market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Zinc oxide consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Zinc Oxide Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, exports of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide from Brazil contracted remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, zinc oxide exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons) was the main destination for zinc oxide exports from Brazil, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc oxide exports to Argentina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Paraguay (X tons), fourfold. Bolivia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Argentina stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Paraguay (X% per year) and Bolivia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zinc oxide export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($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 Colombia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Oxide Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, zinc oxide imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Peru (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc oxide imports to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Canada, Thailand and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Mexico ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the largest zinc oxide suppliers to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Poland, Thailand and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average zinc oxide import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient 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. Based on 2022 figures, zinc oxide import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

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