In 2023, the import of zinc dust by the US was registered at 61.5 million USD. The forecast data shows a steady year-on-year increase in imports: 3.26% in 2024, 2.53% in 2025, 2.41% in 2026, 2.31% in 2027, and 2.21% in 2028, reaching 69.76 million USD. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 2.54%, indicating a moderate and consistent growth.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential shifts in global zinc supply dynamics, which could influence import costs and volumes.
- Domestic production changes that may impact the dependency on zinc dust imports.
- Economic and industrial factors affecting the demand for zinc in the US market.
