MERCOSUR: Zinc Powder Market 2025

Zinc Powder Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR zinc powder market dropped to $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Powder Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, zinc powder production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, zinc powder exports in MERCOSUR shrank slightly to X tons, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, zinc powder exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the key exporters of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Venezuela (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In Peru, zinc powder exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Zinc powder imports stood at X tons in 2022, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Venezuela represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%), Chile (X%) and Colombia (X%). Peru (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Venezuela was also the fastest-growing in terms of the zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Chile and Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Argentina (X%), Colombia (X%) and Peru (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Venezuela (X p.p.), Brazil (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Colombia, Argentina and Peru saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest zinc powder importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Argentina ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Venezuela ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform