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Puerto Rico: Zinc Market 2022

Zinc Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican zinc market totaled less than $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Zinc Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Australia (X tons), Peru (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), India (X tons), Spain (X tons), Finland (X tons), Norway (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) was the main exporter of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) in the world, comprising 78% of total export. Mexico (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +11.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest zinc supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Canada ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 31% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, India, Peru, Kazakhstan, Australia, Spain, Finland, Norway, Mexico and Burkina Faso, which together accounted for a further 49%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($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 (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Zinc Imports

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of zinc imports in 2021 were the United States (X tons), China (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), France (X tons), Thailand (X tons), India (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together accounting for 69% of total import. Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Thailand (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 30% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Taiwan (Chinese), Vietnam, France, Thailand, India, Italy and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 41%.

Among the main importing countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of +24.9%, recorded 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

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) in the world?

China remains the largest zinc consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 42% of total volume. Moreover, zinc consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of zinc production, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, zinc production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sevenfold. Peru ranked third in terms of total production with a 4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the United States, China and Turkey appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 36% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Thailand, Taiwan Chinese), India, Italy, Vietnam and Indonesia, which together accounted for a further 39%.

What are the leading importers of zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, Canada, the Netherlands and Belgium appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 33% share of total exports. South Korea, India, Australia, Spain, Finland, Kazakhstan, Norway, Japan, Mexico and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

What is the average export price for zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for zinc, unwrought (not alloyed) in Puerto Rico?

In 2021, the import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $less than 0.1 per ton, standing approx. at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the zinc market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24431230 - Unwrought non-alloy zinc (excluding zinc dust, powders and flakes)

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024