Expert market analysis across the zinc value chain

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Unpack the zinc supply chain using data-driven insights

As a principal ore mineral and vital metal, zinc has long been central to CRU’s offerings. Our mine-to-market zinc coverage spans from ores and concentrates to related end-use sectors like steel, energy, wire and cable, construction and power transmission. What’s more, our independent zinc market prices support contract negotiations, procurement and planning as well as cost and inventory management.

We provide timely analysis of the entire zinc value chain, covering geopolitical events, tariffs, policy and market shifts, and global conference takeaways – so you have the latest insights and answers at your fingertips.

Upstream

From ores and concentrates to mining and exploration, we offer unrivalled visibility into upstream fundamentals for the zinc value chain. Our zinc service and comprehensive lead and zinc concentrates service provide price assessments and coverage across zinc spot TCs, production shifts, smelter assets, mine supply and more. Get expert market knowledge and consistent, data-driven analysis to make confident decisions from pit to port.

Mid-stream

We offer cohesive midstream process coverage for smelting and refining, as well as insights into refined zinc (slab/ingot) and alloys, including feed for steel galvanising. Our zinc services cover supply trends, costs, premiums and trade policies, giving you a clear view of market dynamics, margins and risks.

Downstream

With our steel, automotive, energy and fertilizer services, you can unlock even deeper insight into downstream dynamics shaping the zinc value chain. Our premium zinc services deliver a robust long‑term perspective and direct access to analysts for answers to your toughest questions. Additionally, our lead, copper, silver, gold and sulphuric acid services provide further insight into downstream products and a well-rounded view of related commodities.

Navigate tomorrow with trusted zinc market prices

Zinc prices are highly sensitive to supply-demand shifts, energy costs and macro sentiment, making timely, credible intelligence essential. Our zinc market prices provide day-to-day benchmarks to anticipate and manage costs, while our historical data provides trends and insights for reliable procurement and trading.

Monthly forecasts add a short-term lens for budgeting and proactive adjustments, while our five-year forecasts support long-term strategy. Meanwhile, our transparent data and trusted methodologies integrate prices, fundamentals and forward views to reduce risk.

Next-level asset intelligence for confident decision-making

In today’s competitive landscape, reliable asset intelligence is essential. With coverage of over 950 global assets in copper, lithium, lead, zinc, gold and nickel, CRU’s Asset Services provide robust data and insight into the performance of production sites.

From emissions tracking to cost benchmarking, CRU’s Zinc Asset Service enables you to evaluate opportunities through the zinc value chain, make confident investment decisions and optimise operations for long-term growth.

Zinc

Zinc