Zinc Ores and Concentrates
Código 2608 (Harmonized System 2012 by 4 digits)
2024: US$1.28B, International Sales
2023: US$49.4M, International Purchases
In 2024, the states with the most international sales in Zinc Ores and Concentrates were San Luis Potosí (US$3.87M).
The states with the most international purchases in 2024 were Ciudad de México (US$12.5M).
In 2024, the main commercial destinations of Zinc Ores and Concentrates were Thailand (US$1.95M), Vietnam (US$810k), Peru (US$551k), Belgium (US$407k), and United Kingdom (US$109k).
The main commercial origins of Zinc Ores and Concentrates in 2024 were Peru (US$9.26M), Brazil (US$3.04M), Italy (US$131k), Austria (US$44.2k), and Thailand (US$525).
In the global context, the main exporting countries of Zinc Ores and Concentrates in 2022 were Australia (US$2.25B), Peru (US$1.67B), and United States (US$1.65B). In the same year, the main importing countries of Zinc Ores and Concentrates were China (US$4.16B), South Korea (US$2.09B), and Spain (US$1.22B).
Trade Balance of Mexico
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#permalink to sectionThe visualizations show the net balance of Zinc Ores and Concentrates at the level of states and countries. Colors more similar to blue, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international sales. Colors more similar to red, indicate that the territory presented a higher level of international purchases.
Net International Trade
#permalink to sectionMarch, 2025: US$157M, International Sales
In March 2025, international sales of Zinc Ores and Concentrates were US$157M, while international purchases reached US$0. The above results in a trade balance of US$157M.
Market Concentration
#permalink to section2025-Q1: US$176M, International Sales
The visualization shows the quarterly concentration of international sales of Zinc Ores and Concentrates at state level.
In the first quarter of 2025, international sales were US$176M, being the states with the most sales Ciudad de México (US$175M) and San Luis Potosí (US$477k).
Exchange by Territory
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#permalink to sectionSan Luis Potosí: US$3.87M, State with the Most International Sales (2024)
Thailand: US$1.95M, Main commercial destination (2024)
In 2024, the states with the highest international sales in Zinc Ores and Concentrates were San Luis Potosí (US$3.87M).
In 2024, the countries with the most international purchases from Mexico were Thailand (US$1.95M), Vietnam (US$810k), Peru (US$551k), Belgium (US$407k), and United Kingdom (US$109k).
International Purchases
#permalink to sectionCiudad de México: US$12.5M, State with the Most International Purchases (2024)
Peru: US$9.26M, Main Commercial Origin (2024)
In 2024, the states with the highest international in Zinc Ores and Concentrates were Ciudad de México (US$12.5M).
The countries with the most international sales to Mexico in 2024 were Peru (US$9.26M), Brazil (US$3.04M), Italy (US$131k), Austria (US$44.2k), and Thailand (US$525).
Specialization
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#permalink to sectionThe RCA-Complexity diagram compares the Revelead Comparative Advantages of states in Zinc Ores and Concentrates and the Economic Complexity Index of each state.
RCA values greater than 1 indicate that the state has comparative advantages in Zinc Ores and Concentrates. On the other hand, high levels of complexity (ECI) are associated with higher levels of income, potential for economic growth, lower income inequality and lower emissions.
Global Market
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#permalink to section- 5.73%, Mexican share in global exports - 2022
- 0.3%, Mexican share in global imports - 2022
The visualizations show the global market for Zinc Ores and Concentrates. In both charts, Mexico stands out in order to identify its participation in the export and import market.
In 2022, the main exporting countries of Zinc Ores and Concentrates were Australia (US$2.25B), Peru (US$1.67B), and United States (US$1.65B). In the same year, the main importing countries for Zinc Ores and Concentrates were China (US$4.16B), South Korea (US$2.09B), and Spain (US$1.22B).