Luxembourg: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg articles of zinc market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 35% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, the amount of articles of zinc exported from Luxembourg totaled X tons, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 186%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 95%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for articles of zinc exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of zinc exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +11.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.8% per year) and France (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for articles of zinc exported from Luxembourg worldwide, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of +96.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Romania (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2021, imports of articles of zinc into Luxembourg skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 35% compared with 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 -7.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure 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. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of articles of zinc imports to Luxembourg, with a combined 94% share of total imports. Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +40.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest articles of zinc suppliers to Luxembourg, with a combined 92% share of total imports. Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.3%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +29.3%, recorded 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 articles of zinc import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 31%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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