Eastern Asia: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian articles of zinc market reached $X in 2021, flattening at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, articles of zinc production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of zinc were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the major exporter of articles of zinc, constituting 55% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a 31% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Hong Kong SAR (9.4%). South Korea (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of -0.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest articles of zinc supplying countries in Eastern Asia were China ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together accounting for 95% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +4.2%, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of articles of zinc was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of articles of zinc, namely Japan, China and Taiwan (Chinese), represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together constituting a 19% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Taiwan (Chinese) (with a CAGR of +7.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Japan ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 84% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +16.3%, saw 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 import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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