EU: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in the EU

The EU unwrought zinc alloys market declined notably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -58.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in the EU

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +29.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports in the EU

Unwrought zinc alloys exports shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -19% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 68% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together making up a 22% share of total exports. Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +18.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

France, with a CAGR of +23.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 20% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys export price increased by +48.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in France ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, unwrought zinc alloys imports in the European Union reduced markedly to X tons, which is down by -17.6% on 2021. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +10.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly 48% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) took an 8.7% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (8.4%), Austria (7.2%), Belgium (6.7%) and Poland (5.1%).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 56% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Belgium and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +21.2%, 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 23% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys import price increased by +50.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Poland ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+11.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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