The forecast for China's import of zinc waste or scrap from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent decline, starting at $31.762 million in 2024 and descending to $28.98 million by 2028. In 2023, imports stood at $32.5 million, marking a downward trend. Year-on-year variations reveal a decreasing scale of importation, with a 2.26% drop from 2024 to 2025, and a 2.26% decline from 2025 to 2026. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period averages a 2.34% decline annually.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Global environmental policies, which may impact China's import dependency.
- Technological developments in zinc recycling that could reduce the need for imported waste or scrap.
- Shifts in global demand and supply dynamics influenced by economic changes.
