Germany: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Germany

The German articles of zinc market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Production in Germany

In value terms, articles of zinc production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of articles of zinc, when their volume increased by 8.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of zinc exports from Germany, with a combined 46% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Italy, Switzerland, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for articles of zinc exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Hungary, the Netherlands, Denmark, Romania, the United States, Switzerland, Italy, China and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 articles of zinc export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a modest increase. 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of articles of zinc were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of zinc imports to Germany, with a combined 54% share of total imports. Hungary, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, France, Spain, Peru and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +10.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Austria ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest articles of zinc suppliers to Germany, with a combined 53% share of total imports.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +22.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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