Actual
3,734.50
Daily Change
37.15 1.00%
Monthly
4.73%
Yearly
32.74%
Q3 Forecast
3,731.97
Zinc - Summary

Zinc futures climbed above $3,700 per tonne, the highest level since June 2022, amid tightening supply conditions and concerns over production disruptions in China, the world’s largest zinc producer. Heavy rainfall and flooding hit parts of China, threatening mining and smelting activities. This comes as production adjustments at a zinc mine in Southwest China are expected to reduce concentrate output by around 1,000 tonnes in August, while routine maintenance at a smelter in Central China could lower refined output by 1,000–1,500 tonnes. Supply constraints have also emerged among other major producers. Glencore reported a 21% year-on-year decline in own-sourced zinc production in the first half of 2026, while Boliden’s zinc concentrate production dropped 16.8% quarter-on-quarter and MMG’s output fell 1% year-on-year in the second quarter. LME zinc inventories have fallen to their lowest level since December, indicating tight near-term availability.

Zinc - Stats

Zinc rose to 3,734.50 USD/T on August 10, 2026, up 1.00% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has risen 4.73%, and is up 32.74% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Zinc reached an all time high of 4603 in November of 2006. Zinc - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 10 of 2026.

Zinc - Forecast

Zinc rose to 3,734.50 USD/T on August 10, 2026, up 1.00% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has risen 4.73%, and is up 32.74% 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 is expected to trade at 3731.97 USD/MT by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3938.05 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Coal 127.85 -0.40 -0.31% -0.97% 12.94% Aug/07
Bitumen 4,065.00 64.00 1.60% 2.55% 16.44% Aug/10
Cobalt 56,290.00 0 0% 0% 68.86% Aug/07
Lead 1,904.43 12.15 0.64% 1.77% -4.82% Aug/10
Aluminum 3,336.50 60.00 1.83% 5.73% 29.10% Aug/10
Tin 55,530.00 -565 -1.01% 6.59% 65.15% Aug/07
Zinc 3,734.50 37.15 1.00% 4.73% 32.74% Aug/10
Nickel 16,945.00 -25 -0.15% 1.22% 10.57% Aug/10
Molybdenum 617.50 0 0% 0.82% 26.02% Aug/10
Palladium 1,384.00 5.50 0.40% 10.45% 21.67% Aug/10
Gallium 1,825.00 0 0% -7.59% 13.00% Aug/10
Germanium 24,000.00 0 0% 3.23% 65.52% Aug/10
Manganese 28.75 0 0% -4.96% -3.36% Aug/10
Indium 5,500.00 0 0% -2.65% 109.52% Aug/10
Soda Ash 1,030.00 0 0% -8.04% -17.73% Aug/10
Neodymium 965,000.00 -10000 -1.03% -5.85% 47.33% Aug/10
Tellurium 812.50 0 0% -0.91% 34.30% Aug/10
Rhodium 8,650.00 0 0% 6.79% 22.26% Aug/10


Zinc
Zinc Futures are available for trading in The London Metal Exchange (LME). The standard contract size it 25 tonnes. Zinc is often used in die-casting alloys, castings, brass products, sheeting products, chemicals, medicine, paints and batteries. The biggest producers of zinc are. China, Peru, Australia, United States, Canada, India and Kazakhstan. Zinc prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its accuracy, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy..
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3734.50 3697.35 4603.00 176.37 1960 - 2026 USD/MT Daily

News Stream
Zinc Climbs to Over 4-Year High
Zinc futures climbed above $3,700 per tonne, the highest level since June 2022, amid tightening supply conditions and concerns over production disruptions in China, the world’s largest zinc producer. Heavy rainfall and flooding hit parts of China, threatening mining and smelting activities. This comes as production adjustments at a zinc mine in Southwest China are expected to reduce concentrate output by around 1,000 tonnes in August, while routine maintenance at a smelter in Central China could lower refined output by 1,000–1,500 tonnes. Supply constraints have also emerged among other major producers. Glencore reported a 21% year-on-year decline in own-sourced zinc production in the first half of 2026, while Boliden’s zinc concentrate production dropped 16.8% quarter-on-quarter and MMG’s output fell 1% year-on-year in the second quarter. LME zinc inventories have fallen to their lowest level since December, indicating tight near-term availability.
2026-08-03
Zinc Hits Near 4-year High
Zinc increased to 3687.00 USD/T, the highest since August 2022. Over the past 4 weeks, Zinc gained 4%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 33.4%.
2026-08-03
Zinc Hits 6-week High
Zinc increased to 3640.00 USD/T, the highest since June 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Zinc gained 3.83%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 33.18%.
2026-07-31