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Special high grade zinc used in galvanizing and die-casting.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

2,935.58
USD/MT
-0.50%
24h change
-0.29%
7-day change
+0.06%
30-day change
30-Day Price Trend
About Zinc

Zinc is primarily used for galvanizing steel to prevent corrosion. It is the fourth most traded metal globally, with prices set on the LME.

Compare Zinc prices by country: 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

Common Grades & Types
SHG Zinc (Special High Grade)
99.995% pure zinc. The LME delivery standard.
High Grade (HG)
99.95% pure, used in die casting alloys.
Zinc Old Scrap
Post-consumer zinc from galvanized steel, die castings, and roof flashings.
Zinc Dross/Skimmings
Oxide-rich by-products from hot-dip galvanizing lines.
Key Applications
  • Galvanizing (coatings for steel, ~60% of demand)
  • Die casting alloys (automotive)
  • Brass production
  • Chemicals (zinc oxide for rubber, coatings)
  • Batteries (zinc-carbon, alkaline)
What Drives Zinc Prices
  • 1LME zinc price
  • 2Chinese smelter production
  • 3Mine supply (major mines in China, Australia, Peru)
  • 4Galvanized steel demand from auto sector
  • 5Treatment charges (TC/RCs) for concentrates
Frequently Asked Questions

Historical Prices
Last 30 days — USD/MT
DatePriceDaily Change
May 13, 20262,935.58-0.50%
May 12, 20262,950.24+0.20%
May 10, 20262,944.44+0.20%
May 9, 20262,938.60-0.47%
May 8, 20262,952.45+0.12%
May 7, 20262,948.84-0.56%
May 6, 20262,965.40+0.72%
May 5, 20262,944.18+1.07%
May 4, 20262,912.88-0.07%
May 3, 20262,914.93-1.03%
May 2, 20262,945.19-1.34%
May 1, 20262,985.32+0.94%
Apr 30, 20262,957.49-0.85%
Apr 29, 20262,982.91-0.13%
Apr 28, 20262,986.65+0.86%
Apr 27, 20262,961.27+0.18%
Apr 26, 20262,955.94+0.40%
Apr 24, 20262,944.08-0.31%
Apr 23, 20262,953.28+0.46%
Apr 22, 20262,939.68+0.94%
Apr 21, 20262,912.37-0.19%
Apr 20, 20262,917.82-0.20%
Apr 19, 20262,923.70-1.35%
Apr 17, 20262,963.59+0.99%
Apr 16, 20262,934.45-0.94%
Apr 15, 20262,962.17+0.97%
Apr 14, 20262,933.76—
Current Price
2,935.58
USD/MT
24h
-0.50%
7d
-0.29%
30d
+0.06%
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Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.