According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's zinc oxide exports reached 1,244.15 mt in April 2025, showing a slight MoM decline of 2.82%, but a significant YoY increase of 13.45% compared to the same period last year. From a cumulative perspective, China's zinc oxide exports totaled 4,709.87 mt from January to April 2025, with the YoY growth rate expanding to 28.22%. On the import side, zinc oxide imports stood at 488.12 mt in April, down 1.46% MoM and 20.40% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April reached 1,909.67 mt, a 12.96% YoY decrease. The contraction in import volume was mainly influenced by the loose supply landscape in the domestic zinc oxide market, with domestic capacity significantly enhancing its support for domestic demand.

[SMM Analysis: Interpretation of Zinc Oxide Import and Export in April and Outlook for the Future Market] SMM, May 28: According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's zinc oxide exports reached 1,244.15 mt in April 2025, down slightly by 2.82% MoM, but up significantly by 13.45% YoY. From a cumulative perspective, China's cumulative zinc oxide exports from January to April 2025 reached 4,709.87 mt, with the YoY increase expanding to 28.22%. On the import side, zinc oxide imports in April were 488.12 mt, down 1.46% MoM and 20.40% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April were 1,909.67 mt, down 12.96% YoY. The contraction in import volume was mainly influenced by the loose supply situation in the domestic zinc oxide market, with domestic capacity significantly enhancing its support for domestic demand. Below are the specific details of imports and exports...

[Interpretation of Zinc Oxide Import and Export in April and Outlook for the Future Market] According to the latest statistics from the General Administration of Customs, China's zinc oxide exports reached 1,244.15 mt in April 2025, down slightly by 2.82% MoM, but with a significant YoY increase, up 13.45% YoY. From a cumulative perspective, China's cumulative zinc oxide exports from January to April 2025 reached 4,709.87 mt, with the YoY increase expanding to 28.22%. On the import side, zinc oxide imports in April were 488.12 mt, down 1.46% MoM, with a YoY decline of 20.40%. The cumulative imports from January to April were 1,909.67 mt, down 12.96% YoY. The contraction in import volume was mainly influenced by the loose supply situation in the domestic zinc oxide market, with the support of domestic capacity for domestic demand significantly strengthening. ...

[SMM Flash News] According to the latest customs data, China's zinc oxide exports in April reached 1,244.15 mt, down 2.82% MoM and up 13.45% YoY. The cumulative exports from January to April amounted to 4,709.87 mt, up 28.22% YoY. Meanwhile, China's zinc oxide imports in April stood at 488.12 mt, down 1.46% MoM and down 20.40% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April reached 1,909.67 mt, down 12.96% YoY.

[SMM Flash News] According to the latest customs data, China's zinc oxide exports in April reached 1,244.15 mt, down 2.82% MoM and up 13.45% YoY. The cumulative exports from January to April amounted to 4,709.87 mt, up 28.22% YoY. Meanwhile, China's zinc oxide imports in April stood at 488.12 mt, down 1.46% MoM and down 20.40% YoY. The cumulative imports from January to April reached 1,909.67 mt, down 12.96% YoY.

According to SMM data, over the past decade (January 2015-February 2025), China's zinc oxide exports reached 47,048 mt, while imports totaled 17,617 mt. As a net exporter of zinc oxide, China's cumulative zinc oxide exports increased by 30.76% YoY in January-February, while imports declined by 23.75% YoY.From the above data, it can be seen that China's zinc oxide imports and exports performed differently in January-February. So, how will China's zinc oxide imports and exports develop in the future?