How much zinc does South Korea export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $1.4 billion in 2024, 9.2% of world exports of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 23% of its zinc exports by value.
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South Korea's zinc exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $1.4 billion | 9.2% | 477,079 t | $2,841 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7901 (Unwrought zinc).
Where South Korea's zinc goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Korea's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $312M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $275M | 20% |
| Other Asia, nes | $126M | 9.3% |
| China | $106M | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $84M | 6.2% |
The zinc price South Korea 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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