Northern America: Zinc Market 2024

Zinc Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, the North American zinc market decreased by -10.7% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Zinc Production in Northern America

In value terms, zinc production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Zinc Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of zinc, when their volume increased by 5% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), constituting a 9.4% share of total exports.

Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of zinc. The United States (-3.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+3.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -3.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest zinc supplier in Northern America, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada totaled +4.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 28% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 32% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.0%).

Zinc Imports

Imports in Northern America

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of zinc decreased by -21.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 13%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, zinc imports expanded to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -13.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 98% of total imports in 2021. Canada (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of zinc. At the same time, Canada (+10.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +10.5% from 2012-2021. Canada (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -1.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported zinc in Northern America, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports.

In the United States, zinc imports increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by 38% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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