Zinc Oxide Global Market Report 2026

Zinc oxide, an inorganic compound, occurs naturally as the mineral zincite. Widely utilized as a white pigment, zinc oxide also serves as a bulking agent or filler.

The primary production processes for zinc oxide include indirect, direct, wet chemical, and others. The indirect process, known as the French process, is conducted in a vertical furnace featuring a vertical refining column, original vertical charge, rotary combustion chamber, and vaporizer with an electric arc. This method involves melting metallic zinc in a furnace and allowing it to vaporize at approximately 910 °C. Zinc oxide comes in various grades, such as standard, chemical, pharma, food, and others, catering to diverse applications such as rubber, ceramics, chemicals, cosmetics and personal care, paints, coatings, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and more.

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 oxide market by increasing costs of imported zinc metal, chemical processing equipment, and energy-intensive manufacturing inputs. Rubber and ceramics manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported zinc feedstock, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented zinc oxide production. These tariffs are raising raw material costs and affecting pricing stability. However, they are also promoting local zinc refining, recycling initiatives, and process efficiency improvements.

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The zinc oxide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.19 billion in 2025 to $5.53 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 rubber manufacturing, growth of ceramics production, increasing use in paints and coatings, rising demand from agriculture sector, availability of zinc mineral reserves.

The zinc oxide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly rubber additives, rising use in sunscreens and cosmetics, expansion of pharmaceutical applications, growing adoption in advanced ceramics, increasing investments in specialty zinc oxide production. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-purity zinc oxide grades, rising demand from rubber and tire industry, growing adoption in personal care products, expansion of nano zinc oxide applications, enhanced focus on pharmaceutical-grade materials.

The expanding rubber manufacturing industry is expected to drive the growth of the zinc oxide market. Rubber is an elastic material obtained by coagulating the milky sap of tropical plants, processed into sheets, and then dried. Zinc oxide functions as an activator in the vulcanization of rubber and aids in processing uncured rubber. For example, in June 2024, the Statistics & Planning Department Rubber Board reported that India's natural rubber production in April 2024 increased by 2.6% year-over-year, reaching 40,000 metric tons. Therefore, the rise in rubber manufacturing is fueling demand for zinc oxide.

Key companies in the zinc oxide market are focusing on innovative solutions like zinc oxide granules, which reduce dust formation during addition to mixing vessels while maintaining high-quality performance. Zinc oxide granules are solid, granular forms widely used in industries such as rubber, ceramics, and cosmetics due to their UV-protective, anti-corrosive, and antimicrobial properties. For instance, in April 2024, Uviva Technologies GmbH, a Germany-based chemical manufacturer, launched Eclipse G1 zinc oxide granules. This free-flowing product enhances handling and formulation in cosmetics and suncare, minimizing dust compared to traditional powders. Made from 100% zinc oxide with no additives, Eclipse G1 delivers the same high-quality performance while offering easier handling and formulation flexibility, allowing formulators to incorporate zinc oxide without dispersions.

In August 2023, Zochem, a US-based producer of zinc oxide and related products, acquired a 40% stake in Industrias Electro-Quimicas (IEQSA) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Zochem to expand its presence in South America, strengthen global logistics and sourcing, and broaden its zinc-product portfolio, particularly for emerging green applications such as energy-storage and emergency-backup batteries. IEQSA, based in Peru, manufactures a wide range of zinc products, including rolled zinc and other materials for construction, industrial applications, and global exports.

Major companies operating in the zinc oxide market are EverZinc, Zinc Nacional S.A., Zochem Inc., Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Zinc Oxide LLC, American Chemet Corporation, Astor & Co., Ltd., Nabaltec AG, Pan-Continental Chemical Co., Ltd., Rubamin Limited, Weifang Longda Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., Hebei Huayi Zinc Co., Ltd., Guangdong Guanghua Sci-Tech Co., Ltd., Zinc Oxide Holdings Pty Ltd, Toho Zinc Co., Ltd., Grillo-Werke AG, Suraj Udyog, Akrochem Corporation, Sunsine Chemical, Upper India Smelting & Refinery Works

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the zinc oxide market in 2025. The regions covered in the zinc oxide 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 oxide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The zinc oxide market consists of sales of crude zinc oxide, wurtzite zinc oxide, and zincblende zinc oxide. 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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This report focuses zinc oxide market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Process: Indirect; Direct; Wet Chemical
• 2) By Grade: Standard; Chemical; Pharma; Food; Other Grades
• 3) By Application: Rubber; Ceramics; Chemicals; Cosmetics And Personal Care; Paints And Coatings; Pharmaceuticals; Agriculture; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Indirect Process: French Process; Thermal Decomposition; Other Methods
• 2) By Direct Process: Direct Reactivity With Zinc; Vapor Phase Oxidation; Other Methods
• 3) By Wet Chemical Process: Precipitation Method; Solvothermal Method; Other Methods
• Companies Mentioned: EverZinc; Zinc Nacional S.A.; Zochem Inc.; Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.; Zinc Oxide LLC; American Chemet Corporation; Astor & Co., Ltd.; Nabaltec AG; Pan-Continental Chemical Co., Ltd.; Rubamin Limited; Weifang Longda Zinc Industry Co., Ltd.; Hebei Huayi Zinc Co., Ltd.; Guangdong Guanghua Sci-Tech Co., Ltd.; Zinc Oxide Holdings Pty Ltd; Toho Zinc Co., Ltd.; Grillo-Werke AG; Suraj Udyog; Akrochem Corporation; Sunsine Chemical; Upper India Smelting & Refinery Works
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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