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Kuwait: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti unwrought zinc alloys market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a resilient increase. Unwrought zinc alloys consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in Kuwait

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into Kuwait

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of unwrought zinc alloys increased by 51% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 313% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 216% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of unwrought zinc alloys imports to Kuwait, with a combined 93% share of total imports. The United States and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +47.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest unwrought zinc alloys suppliers to Kuwait, together comprising 91% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +25.1%, 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

The average unwrought zinc alloys import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -17.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 +45.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for unwrought zinc alloys in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of unwrought zinc alloys consumption, accounting for 20% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of unwrought zinc alloys in the world?

China remains the largest unwrought zinc alloys producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 19% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of unwrought zinc alloys to Kuwait?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to Kuwait, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 17% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for unwrought zinc alloys in Kuwait?

The average unwrought zinc alloys import price stood at $3,292 per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unwrought zinc alloys market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24431250 - Unwrought zinc alloys (excluding zinc dust, powders and flakes)

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024