France: Market for Zinc Ores And Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Zinc Ores And Concentrates in France

The French zinc ores and concentrates market rose modestly to $X in 2021, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Zinc Ores And Concentrates

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of zinc ores and concentrates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -17.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Norway (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc ores and concentrates exports from France, with a combined 83% share of total exports. Finland lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Finland (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for zinc ores and concentrates exported from France worldwide, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Finland, with a CAGR of +32.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average zinc ores and concentrates export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last nine-year period. 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.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Finland ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc Ores And Concentrates

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of zinc ores and concentrates increased by 2.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 6.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates imports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 -16.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 55% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of zinc ores and concentrates to France, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, zinc ores and concentrates imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +102.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of zinc ores and concentrates to France, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to +106.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average zinc ores and concentrates import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, zinc ores and concentrates import price decreased by -19.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 50%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bolivia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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