United Arab Emirates: Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market 2025

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The unwrought zinc alloys market in the United Arab Emirates reached $X in 2022, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of unwrought zinc alloys, when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 252% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought zinc alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 235%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought zinc alloys exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought zinc alloys exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +79.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought zinc alloys exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to +60.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unwrought zinc alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 export price increased by +4.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 53% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Zinc Alloys Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of unwrought zinc alloys, when their volume increased by 3.7% to X tons. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 634% against the previous year. 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, unwrought zinc alloys imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 722%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), India (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought zinc alloys imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 94% share of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +83.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought zinc alloys suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were South Korea ($X), India ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together comprising 93% of total imports. France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 2.6%.

France, with a CAGR of +46.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 unwrought zinc alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -12.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 +15.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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