Pakistan: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani unwrought zinc alloys market increased by 3.3% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, approx. X tons of unwrought zinc alloys were exported from Pakistan; waning by -25% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought zinc alloys exports from Pakistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled -2.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for unwrought zinc alloys exports from Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +2.8% per year.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of unwrought zinc alloys imported into Pakistan declined to X tons, reducing by -9.6% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 189%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 251%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought zinc alloys supplier to Pakistan, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled +61.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+14.6% per year) and Spain (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought zinc alloys to Pakistan, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea stood at +68.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+23.1% per year) and Spain (+13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, unwrought zinc alloys import price increased by +38.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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