Malaysia: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in Malaysia

In 2022, the Malaysian unwrought zinc alloys market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Unwrought zinc alloys consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in Malaysia

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 393% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from Malaysia

After ten years of growth, overseas shipments of unwrought zinc alloys decreased by -15.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 373%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 230%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought zinc alloys exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +73.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+14.0% per year) and Indonesia (+77.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Spain ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest markets for unwrought zinc alloys exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of +81.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought zinc alloys export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2022, purchases abroad of unwrought zinc alloys increased by 62% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought zinc alloys imports to Malaysia, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +35.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X), South Korea ($X) and Namibia ($X) appeared to be the largest unwrought zinc alloys suppliers to Malaysia, together comprising 64% of total imports. Peru, Canada, Spain, Brazil and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +29.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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, dropping by -12.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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