How much zinc does Belgium export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $972.3 million in 2024, 6.6% of world exports of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Germany, which takes 16% of its zinc exports by value.
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Belgium's zinc exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $972.3 million | 6.6% | 312,513 t | $3,111 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7901 (Unwrought zinc).
Where Belgium's zinc goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Belgium's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $160M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $134M | 14% |
| Italy | $95M | 9.7% |
| France | $68M | 6.9% |
| Spain | $57M | 5.8% |
Belgium as a buyer of zinc
Belgium imported $565.7 million of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) in 2024, 3.9% of world imports, ranked #7. Of its $565.7 million of zinc imports in 2024, 37% came from the Netherlands and 25% from France, among 30 suppliers.
The zinc price Belgium sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, special high grade, was $4,021/t in September 2026, up 37% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 22% a year, calmer in 66% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Zinc price history.
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