South-Eastern Asia: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian articles of zinc market rose notably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Zinc Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, articles of zinc production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of articles of zinc increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Singapore (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented roughly 93% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons), achieving a 6.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of +28.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the largest articles of zinc supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 18% share.

In Singapore, articles of zinc exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+1.4% per year) and Thailand (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc export price decreased by -8.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of articles of zinc was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 increased by +92.4% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of articles of zinc, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The Philippines (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +19.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Singapore ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 67% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +25.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc import price increased by +87.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 38%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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