Peru: Zinc Powder Market 2025

Zinc Powder Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian zinc powder market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Zinc powder consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Powder Production in Peru

In value terms, zinc powder production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Zinc powder production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Zinc Powder Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2022, approx. X tons of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets) were exported from Peru; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Bolivia (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main destinations of zinc powder exports from Peru, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for zinc powder exported from Peru were Colombia ($X), Bolivia ($X) and Chile ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc powder export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Colombia ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Zinc Powder Imports

Imports into Peru

For the fifth consecutive year, Peru recorded decline in overseas purchases of zinc dust, powders and flakes (excluding zinc dust powders or flakes prepared as colours, paints or the like, zinc pellets), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc powder imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc powder imports to Peru, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, which accounted for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest zinc powder suppliers to Peru were the United States ($X), South Africa ($X) and Guatemala ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc powder import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

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