Exports In 2022, South Africa exported $626M in Zirconium ores and concentrates, making it the 1st largest exporter of Zirconium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Zirconium ores and concentrates was the 34th most exported product in South Africa. The main destination of Zirconium ores and concentrates exports from South Africa are: China ($303M), Spain ($62.4M), Netherlands ($53.2M), Brazil ($38.1M), and Italy ($34.7M).
The fastest growing export markets for Zirconium ores and concentrates of South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were China ($133M), Netherlands ($34.8M), and Brazil ($17.3M).
Imports In 2022, South Africa imported $82.6k in Zirconium ores and concentrates, becoming the 74th largest importer of Zirconium ores and concentrates in the world. At the same year, Zirconium ores and concentrates was the 4017th most imported product in South Africa. South Africa imports Zirconium ores and concentrates primarily from: Vietnam ($63.7k), United States ($18.8k), China ($107), Malawi ($15), and Senegal ($10).
The fastest growing import markets in Zirconium ores and concentrates for South Africa between 2021 and 2022 were Vietnam ($63.7k), United States ($8.03k), and China ($107).
COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as Loblaws Supermarkets (980), SAC (Société des alcools du Québec) (718), and Continental Tire (504) were at the forefront of shipping Zirconium ores and concentrates from South Africa to the United States.