According to the latest report from the International Zinc Association (IZA), global zinc consumption increased by 12% in the last year. This increase is linked to the development of new technologies, such as zinc-air batteries, in addition to its essential use in galvanizing steel.
China, Peru, Australia, and Mexico continue to lead global production, with more than 70% of supply. However, raw material market analysts warn that growing demand could exceed extraction capacity in the next five years, putting upward pressure on international prices. In fact, the price of zinc on the London Metal Exchange (LME) has increased by 18% so far through 2025, positioning it as a fundamental mineral in the global economic landscape.