Germany: Market for Zinc Ores And Concentrates 2025

Market Size for Zinc Ores And Concentrates in Germany

In 2021, the German zinc ores and concentrates market increased by 52% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Zinc Ores And Concentrates

Exports from Germany

In 2019, overseas shipments of zinc ores and concentrates decreased by -36.2% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates exports declined notably to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 149%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for zinc ores and concentrates exports from Germany, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc ores and concentrates exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Canada was relatively modest.

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc ores and concentrates exported from Germany were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Canada ($X).

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +556.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average zinc ores and concentrates export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last seven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, zinc ores and concentrates export price increased by +57.9% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zinc Ores And Concentrates

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of zinc ores and concentrates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc ores and concentrates imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc ores and concentrates imports to Germany, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Burkina Faso, Italy and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +159.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest zinc ores and concentrates suppliers to Germany, with a combined 64% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, Burkina Faso, Italy and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Italy, with a CAGR of +137.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average zinc ores and concentrates import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 66% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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