Zinc fell to 3,063.05 USD/T on December 2, 2025, down 1.24% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has fallen 1.42%, and is down 1.26% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Zinc - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In 2024, the average price for zinc stood at 2,776 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. This statistic depicts the average annual prices for zinc from 2014 to 2024, with forecast figures for 2025 through 2026.

Zinc prices in , October, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to October 2025. The average value during that period was 1291.18 USD per metric ton with a minimum of 176.6 USD per metric ton in September 1962 and a maximum of 4405.4 USD per metric ton in December 2006. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for zinc worldwide from January 2014 through June 2025. In June 2025, the average monthly price for zinc worldwide stood at ******** nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

Monthly and long-term zinc price data (US$/mt): historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

In June 2022, the zinc price per ton amounted to $3,961 per ton, shrinking by -2% against the previous month.

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In April 2023, the zinc price amounted to $3,408 per ton (CIF, US), declining by -4.4% against the previous month.

The price of Zinc in May 2023 was $2,957 per ton (FOB, Australia), experiencing a decrease of -6.7% compared to the previous month.

In August 2022, the zinc price per ton stood at $3.7K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month.

In 2024, China's zinc mines produced approximately **** million metric tons of zinc. Accordingly, China is the world's largest producer of the base metal zinc. Peru and Australia were the second- and third-largest zinc mining countries in the world in 2024, respectively. What is zinc used for? Zinc has a variety of end-uses, but the most common application is galvanizing, where zinc is applied to iron or steel as a protective coating. In the coming decade, the demand for zinc in renewable energy applications is forecast to increase. For example, zinc is used for corrosion protection in structural components of solar panels and wind turbines. In addition, zinc is required for the production of certain battery types. Rising zinc prices The consumption of refined zinc has steadily risen over the past two decades. In turn, the price of zinc in various marketplaces has increased overall in recent years. In 2024, the price of zinc in North America stood at **** U.S. dollars per pound, while zinc prices on the London Metal Exchange reached **** U.S. dollars per pound in 2024.

The price trend of Zinc Sulphate in the North American region, particularly the USA for Q1 2025 has exhibited a bearish trajectory, characterized by stable yet downward pricing. In January, market sentiments were subdued due to winter-related supply chain disruptions and limited demand from the agrochemical sector, leading to cautious trading behavior among buyers and sellers. Despite efforts to stabilize the market, hesitant participation resulted in lowered quotations and an overall bearish outlook.

In March 2023, the zinc ore price stood at $982 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -2.6% against the previous month.

In May 2023, the Zinc price decreased by 19.5% to $3,044 per ton (FOB, Netherlands) compared to the previous month.

In 2024, the average price of cadmium in the United States stood at *** U.S. dollars per kilogram. Down from some **** U.S. dollars per kilogram in the previous year, which was was the highest figure reported during the period in consideration. More about cadmium Cadmium is a silvery-white post-transition metal that was first discovered in 1817 in Germany by scientists Freidrich Stromeyer and Karl Hermann. This malleable metal is extracted as a by-product of zinc refinement, and shares similarities with zinc. Its melting temperature is *** degrees Celsius, and it is considered toxic. Because the melting points of cadmium and zinc are different, the two metals can be separated using this method. In the liquid mixture of the two metals, zinc becomes a solid first. After that, the liquid cadmium is left behind. Cadmium in batteries Rechargeable batteries are made with cadmium and nickel. There are two types of batteries: industrial and portable. Industrial batteries are used for things such as emergency brakes, air conditioning, and alarm systems. Portable batteries are used for computer equipment, military communications, and emergency lighting. China is the largest producer of cadmium worldwide, with a refinery production volume estimated at ***** metric tons in 2024. While imports of cadmium into the United States have dropped in recent years, exports of the metal have increased.

Lead rose to 2,003.78 USD/T on December 2, 2025, up 0.11% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has fallen 1.32%, and is down 3.99% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

In May 2023, the Zinc price was $2,978 per ton (FOB, Australia), showing a decrease of 5.3% from the previous month.

This file about Non-ferrous metals price at the period from Oct. 2022- to Mar. 2023 It includes Aluminium, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Lead, and Tin. The price is stated in US dollars per ton.

In April 2023, the zinc price stood at $3,138 per ton (CIF, Thailand), falling by -7.5% against the previous month.