Spain leads European zinc exports, valued at 750.66 thousand metric tons in 2023, with a modest year-on-year growth of 0.64%. The Netherlands shows significant momentum with an 8.45% increase. Other notable players include Portugal and Italy with remarkable growth figures at 7.9% and 5.67%, respectively. However, countries like Ireland and the Czech Republic witnessed declines, at -5.84% and -9.26%. Albania, while small in volume, experienced exceptional growth of 56.37% year-on-year.
Future trends to watch include the continuous growth of countries like the Netherlands and Portugal, possibly driven by expanding industrial applications and rising demand. Monitoring the recovery or further decline in Ireland and the Czech Republic might offer insights into market stability and shifts. Innovation in sustainable mining and recycling may influence future export patterns significantly.
Top countries in Zinc Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 750.66 | 2023 | +7.36% | +0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 555.48 | 2023 | +2.18% | +8.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 544.42 | 2023 | +4.45% | +2.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 476.52 | 2023 | +6.91% | +7.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 426.85 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 329.32 | 2023 | +0.72% | -0.54% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 226.7 | 2023 | +2.73% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 196.68 | 2023 | -2.72% | -0.34% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 191 | 2023 | +1.06% | -0.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 182.2 | 2023 | +7.94% | -5.84% | View data |
