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Zinc (Zn) is a chemical element, a low-melting metal belonging to group 12 (IIb or zinc group) of the periodic table. It is essential to life and holds significant importance as one of the most widely used metals for galvanizing iron, providing protection against corrosion.
The main types of zinc chemicals include zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, zinc carbonate, zinc chloride, and others. Zinc oxide is an inorganic substance with a white tint, commonly available in powder form. It finds various applications in rubber compounding, agriculture, glass and ceramics, paints and coatings, chemicals, food and pharmaceuticals, textiles, and other industries.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the zinc chemicals market by increasing costs of imported zinc concentrates, refined zinc intermediates, and specialty processing equipment. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to high dependency on cross-border zinc supply chains, while North America faces elevated raw material costs. These tariffs are pressuring margins for downstream chemical producers and end users. However, they are also encouraging domestic zinc refining, local sourcing strategies, and investment in recycling-based zinc chemical production.
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The zinc chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.78 billion in 2025 to $11.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of galvanization applications, growth of rubber manufacturing industries, rising agricultural micronutrient usage, increasing demand from glass and ceramics industries, availability of diverse zinc compound grades.
The zinc chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing use of zinc in electric vehicle components, rising demand for specialty zinc chemicals, expansion of sustainable agriculture inputs, growing investments in advanced material processing, increasing focus on recycling and circular zinc usage. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-purity zinc compounds, rising use of zinc chemicals in rubber and coatings, growing adoption in agricultural micronutrients, expansion of zinc-based additives in ceramics, enhanced focus on sustainable zinc processing.
The rapid growth of the automotive industry is expected to drive the zinc chemicals market. The automotive sector includes businesses involved in the manufacture, distribution, retail, and upkeep of automobiles. Zinc is a critical component in automotive parts such as door lock housings, pawls, retractor gears, and pulleys for seat belt systems, as well as camshaft and sensor components. This metal and its alloys provide strength, ductility, and malleability that are difficult to achieve with other materials. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a UK-based regulatory and professional body for chartered accountants, worldwide motor vehicle sales reached approximately 95 million units in 2024, up from 92.8 million units in 2023. Therefore, the rapid growth of the automotive industry is driving the growth of the zinc chemicals market.
Technological advancement is a key trend gaining traction in the zinc chemicals market. Major companies are focusing on developing technologically advanced zinc chemicals to strengthen their market position. For instance, in July 2024, Hindustan Zinc, an Indian producer of zinc, silver, lead, and cadmium, launched its new low-carbon zinc brand, EcoZen, Asia's first low-carbon zinc product for the global market. Certified through a life cycle assessment (LCA) by a leading global sustainability consultancy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than one ton of carbon equivalent per ton of zinc produced. EcoZen combines eco-consciousness with high quality, offering one of the lowest global warming potentials (GWP)-approximately 75% lower than the global average.
In April 2025, Boliden AB, a Sweden-based multinational metals and mining company specializing in base metals, acquired Somincor - Sociedade Mineira de Neves Corvo for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Boliden's position as a leading European base-metals producer and significantly increases its zinc and copper concentrate production capacity, supporting downstream operations including zinc refining and potential zinc chemicals production. Somincor is a Portugal-based mining company specializing in the extraction of zinc, copper, lead, and associated by-products at the Neves Corvo mine.
Major companies operating in the zinc chemicals market are Umicore, BASF SE, EverZinc, US Zinc, Zochem LLC, Grillo-Werke AG, Weifang Longda Zinc Industry, Hakusui Tech, Rubamin Limited, Zinc Nacional, Silox India, Pan-Continental Chemical, American Chemet Corporation, Seyang Zinc Technology, BruggemannChemical, Transpek-Silox, Nyrstar, Toho Zinc Co. Ltd., Shaanxi Zinc Industry, Yongchang Zinc
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the zinc chemicals market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the zinc chemicals market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the zinc chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the zinc chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The zinc chemicals market consists of sales of zinc chemicals used in cosmetics, plastics, inks, soaps, batteries, and electrical equipment. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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