Eastern Asia: Zinc Articles Market 2020

Zinc Articles Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the zinc articles market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a strong growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the zinc articles consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the zinc articles market attained its peak figure level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Zinc Articles Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the amount of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil produced in Eastern Asia totaled X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the zinc articles production attained its maximum volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Zinc Articles Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, exports of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil in Eastern Asia stood at X tons, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The zinc articles exports continue to indicate a temperate downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the zinc articles exports reached its peak figure volume of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, zinc articles exports stood at $X in 2017. The zinc articles exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Zinc Articles Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China represented the key exporter of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (X%), Taiwan, Chinese (X%) and Japan (X%).

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil exports. At the same time, China, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Japan (-X%), South Korea (-X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Taiwan, Chinese, South Korea and Japan increased by X%, X% and X% percentage points, while China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest zinc articles supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

In China, zinc articles exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

Zinc Articles Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The zinc articles export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil reached its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Articles Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil were imported in Eastern Asia; surging by X% against the previous year. The zinc articles imports continue to indicate a drastic decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, zinc articles imports totaled $X in 2017. The zinc articles imports continue to indicate a drastic contraction. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Zinc Articles Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

South Korea (X tons) and China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil in 2017. China, Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global imports with a X% share, followed by Japan (X%). Taiwan, Chinese (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest zinc articles markets worldwide were China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries , Japan (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Zinc Articles Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the zinc articles import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for zinc bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip and foil attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Taiwan, Chinese ($X per ton), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform