U.S.: Zinc Oxide Market 2025

Zinc Oxide Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. zinc oxide market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Oxide Production in the U.S.

In value terms, zinc oxide production reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Zinc Oxide Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, zinc oxide exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for zinc oxide exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zinc oxide exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled X%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for zinc oxide and zinc peroxide exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mexico stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc oxide export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (X%).

Zinc Oxide Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of zinc oxide and zinc peroxide, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, zinc oxide imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of zinc oxide imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Peru, which accounted for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest zinc oxide suppliers to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. Peru lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

Peru, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average zinc oxide import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, zinc oxide import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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