How much zinc does Spain export?
It is the largest exporter by value: $1.4 billion in 2024, 9.8% of world exports of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Turkey (Türkiye), which takes 18% of its zinc exports by value.
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Spain's zinc exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1.4 billion | 9.8% | 5.5 million t | $260 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7901 (Unwrought zinc).
Where Spain's zinc goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Spain's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $259M | 18% |
| Singapore | $245M | 17% |
| Germany | $145M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $68M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64M | 4.4% |
The zinc price Spain 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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