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Zinc Oxide Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound produced from zinc metal through the French or American process, used extensively in rubber vulcanization, ceramics glazing, and personal care and pharmaceutical formulations. Zinc metal feedstock costs, and rubber and ceramics demand all feed into the price.
Global zinc oxide prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 3.14 per KG in Germany, the highest among tracked markets, USD 2.66 per KG in the United States, USD 2.44 per KG in India, and USD 1.88 per KG in China, the most competitively priced tracked market. Germany held the highest tracked price on elevated European zinc metal feedstock and energy costs, while China benefited from ample regional production capacity. Steady rubber vulcanization and ceramics glazing demand continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.
What is Zinc Oxide Price in August 2026?
Zinc oxide prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional zinc metal feedstock cost differentials, as steady rubber vulcanization and ceramics demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
- Europe: German zinc oxide prices held near USD 2.98 to USD 3.30 per KG, close to the USD 3.14 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as elevated European zinc metal feedstock and energy costs continued to sustain the regional premium.
- North America: US zinc oxide prices held near USD 2.53 to USD 2.79 per KG, close to the USD 2.66 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as steady rubber vulcanization demand continued to support the region's pricing.
- APAC (China/India): Chinese zinc oxide prices held near USD 1.79 to USD 1.97 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market, while Indian prices held near USD 2.32 to USD 2.56 per KG, both close to Q1 2026 levels on regional production dynamics.
Zinc Oxide Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for zinc oxide through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Zinc metal feedstock costs firmed from Middle East shipping disruptions affecting the global zinc concentrate trade. Rubber tyre and personal care sector demand is growing with recovering automotive production and expanding cosmetic markets.
The main upside risk is a sharp zinc metal cost increase alongside a broad automotive rubber and ceramic sector recovery. The main downside risk is Chinese zinc oxide production overcapacity that maintains competitive supply and limits global price recovery despite firming zinc metal costs.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.40 - 2.64 | Zinc metal firming and rubber demand support the tone |
| United States | 2.58 - 2.82 | Steady rubber and pharmaceutical demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.80 - 2.04 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 3.06 - 3.30 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.36 - 2.60 | Growing rubber and cosmetic demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Zinc Oxide Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.66/KG
- China: USD 1.88/KG
- Germany: USD 3.14/KG
- India: USD 2.44/KG
Zinc Oxide Prices in the United States
US zinc oxide prices averaged USD 2.66/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 2.52/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer zinc metal feedstock costs from Middle East shipping disruptions elevated production expenses. Rubber tyre and pharmaceutical sector procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer zinc metal feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Rubber tyre vulcanisation and pharmaceutical formulation demand maintained consistent buying. Cosmetic and sunscreen sector procurement provided additional demand support through the quarter.
Zinc Oxide Prices in China
Chinese zinc oxide prices averaged USD 1.88/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 1.78/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year rubber, ceramic, and cosmetic sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic zinc metal costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday rubber, ceramic, and cosmetic sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic zinc metal feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
Zinc Oxide Prices in Germany
German zinc oxide prices averaged USD 3.14/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.4% from USD 2.98/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher zinc metal and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Steady rubber, ceramic, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher zinc metal and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East shipping disruptions added cost premiums to zinc concentrate supply chains. Steady rubber, ceramic, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sector demand maintained consistent procurement.
Zinc Oxide Prices in India
Indian zinc oxide prices averaged USD 2.44/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.2% from USD 2.32/KG in Q4 2025. Growing rubber and cosmetic demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked zinc metal costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing rubber tyre and cosmetic sector demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked zinc metal feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported zinc metal and concentrate.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Zinc Oxide Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 2.52/KG
- China: USD 1.78/KG
- Germany: USD 2.98/KG
- India: USD 2.32/KG
Zinc Oxide Prices in the United States
US zinc oxide prices averaged USD 2.52/KG in Q4 2025, firming strongly on the quarter. Rubber and pharmaceutical sector demand and firmer zinc metal costs held the production floor near USD 2.52/KG.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Rubber tyre and pharmaceutical sector demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer zinc metal feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. Consistent sector procurement held the market near USD 2.52/KG.
Zinc Oxide Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.78/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Rubber and ceramic sector demand and stable zinc metal costs supported the market near USD 1.78/KG.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q4 2025 in China?
Rubber and ceramic sector demand maintained buying. Stable zinc metal costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.78/KG.
Zinc Oxide Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.98/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Rubber, ceramic, and pharmaceutical demand and firm zinc metal and energy costs held the production floor near USD 2.98/KG.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Rubber, ceramic, and pharmaceutical demand maintained consistent buying. Firm zinc metal and energy costs held the production floor elevated. The market firmed to USD 2.98/KG from the Q2 level.
Zinc Oxide Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.32/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Growing rubber and cosmetic demand and firmer zinc metal import costs supported the recovery near USD 2.32/KG.
Why did the price of Zinc Oxide change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing rubber tyre and cosmetic formulation demand maintained buying. Firmer zinc metal import costs raised the production floor. The market firmed to USD 2.32/KG from the Q2 level.
Quarterly Zinc Oxide Price Trends
Global zinc oxide prices dipped briefly in Q2 2025 before recovering steadily through Q3, Q4, and into Q1 2026. The average fell from USD 2.355/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.332/KG in Q2, then recovered to USD 2.360/KG in Q3, USD 2.400/KG in Q4, and USD 2.530/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.4% over the window. Zinc metal feedstock cycles and rubber and ceramic sector demand drove the consistent recovery after the brief Q2 softening.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 2.530 | +5.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2.400 | +1.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2.360 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2.332 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 2.355 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Zinc Oxide Price in 2025?
Zinc oxide prices firmed through 2025 after a brief Q2 zinc metal softening. The global average opened at USD 2.355/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 2.400/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.9%. Consistent rubber, ceramic, and pharmaceutical demand, firming zinc metal feedstock costs, and growing cosmetic and personal care procurement supported the sustained recovery through Q3, Q4, and into 2026.
Zinc Oxide Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.52/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.9%. Consistent rubber, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic demand and firming zinc metal costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Zinc Oxide Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.82/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.78/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.2%. Large domestic zinc metal and zinc oxide production capacity maintained competitive pricing. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Zinc Oxide Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 2.90/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.98/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.8%. Consistent rubber, ceramic, and pharmaceutical demand and firm zinc metal and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price.
Zinc Oxide Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.25/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.32/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.1%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing rubber tyre and cosmetic market demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Rubber processing as a vulcanisation activator takes the largest share in tyre and industrial rubber goods production. Ceramics and glass fluxing, cosmetic UV-blocking active ingredient use, pharmaceutical antifungal and skin protection formulations, and paint and coating pigment applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 2.66/KG in the United States, USD 1.88/KG in China, USD 3.14/KG in Germany, and USD 2.44/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 2.355/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 2.400/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 1.9%. A brief Q2 zinc metal softening gave way to a consistent Q3-Q4 recovery on rubber and ceramic demand firming.
Zinc metal feedstock cost softness eased the production cost floor. Seasonal moderation in rubber tyre and ceramic procurement reduced buying urgency. Competitive Chinese capacity maintained downward pressure before the H2 sector demand recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.40 to 2.64/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as zinc metal costs stay elevated and rubber, ceramic, and cosmetic sector demand expands globally.
Germany sits highest on zinc metal and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on rubber and pharmaceutical demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic zinc metal and zinc oxide production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to zinc metal feedstock costs, rubber tyre and automotive sector demand, and ceramic and cosmetic sector activity. Zinc mine supply disruptions and automotive production cycles are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any zinc metal cost shift ripples across zinc oxide markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time rubber and pharmaceutical formulation contracts, build cover when zinc metal signals tightening, and monitor zinc concentrate supply as the primary upstream cost signal for zinc oxide pricing.
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