How much zinc does Canada export?
It is the 4th largest exporter by value: $1.2 billion in 2024, 7.9% of world exports of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United States, which takes 96% of its zinc exports by value.
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Canada's zinc exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $1.2 billion | 7.9% | 384,984 t | $2,997 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7901 (Unwrought zinc).
Where Canada's zinc goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Canada's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1B | 96% |
| Other Asia, nes | $21M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $7M | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $5M | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $4M | 0.4% |
The zinc price Canada 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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