MERCOSUR: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR articles of zinc market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, articles of zinc production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of zinc increased by 9.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 88% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), generating a 5.5% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - together made up 5.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to articles of zinc exports from Peru stood at -11.9%. At the same time, Chile (+9.4%) and Argentina (+8.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Chile emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Brazil (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Argentina, Chile and Brazil increased by +2.9, +2.1 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Peru ($X) remains the largest articles of zinc supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 7.5% share.

In Peru, articles of zinc exports declined by an average annual rate of -7.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-3.7% per year) and Argentina (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 24% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc export price increased by +27.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of articles of zinc increased by 12% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 56%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) was the major importer of articles of zinc in MERCOSUR, mixing up 83% of total import. Chile (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 6.7% share, followed by Argentina (6.3%). Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Paraguay (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest articles of zinc importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Argentina ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, Chile, Peru and Paraguay, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +7.1%, saw 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

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight decline. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform