Zinc Oxide Market Report 2026

The zinc oxide market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.19 billion in 2025 to $5.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of rubber manufacturing, growth of ceramics production, increasing use in paints and coatings, rising demand from agriculture sector, availability of zinc mineral reserves.

The zinc oxide market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for eco-friendly rubber additives, rising use in sunscreens and cosmetics, expansion of pharmaceutical applications, growing adoption in advanced ceramics, increasing investments in specialty zinc oxide production. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-purity zinc oxide grades, rising demand from rubber and tire industry, growing adoption in personal care products, expansion of nano zinc oxide applications, enhanced focus on pharmaceutical-grade materials.

The expanding rubber manufacturing industry is expected to drive the growth of the zinc oxide market. Rubber is an elastic material obtained by coagulating the milky sap of tropical plants, processed into sheets, and then dried. Zinc oxide functions as an activator in the vulcanization of rubber and aids in processing uncured rubber. For example, in June 2024, the Statistics & Planning Department Rubber Board reported that India’s natural rubber production in April 2024 increased by 2.6% year-over-year, reaching 40,000 metric tons. Therefore, the rise in rubber manufacturing is fueling demand for zinc oxide.

Key companies in the zinc oxide market are focusing on innovative solutions like zinc oxide granules, which reduce dust formation during addition to mixing vessels while maintaining high-quality performance. Zinc oxide granules are solid, granular forms widely used in industries such as rubber, ceramics, and cosmetics due to their UV-protective, anti-corrosive, and antimicrobial properties. For instance, in April 2024, Uviva Technologies GmbH, a Germany-based chemical manufacturer, launched Eclipse G1 zinc oxide granules. This free-flowing product enhances handling and formulation in cosmetics and suncare, minimizing dust compared to traditional powders. Made from 100% zinc oxide with no additives, Eclipse G1 delivers the same high-quality performance while offering easier handling and formulation flexibility, allowing formulators to incorporate zinc oxide without dispersions.

In August 2023, Zochem, a US-based producer of zinc oxide and related products, acquired a 40% stake in Industrias Electro-Químicas (IEQSA) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Zochem to expand its presence in South America, strengthen global logistics and sourcing, and broaden its zinc-product portfolio, particularly for emerging green applications such as energy-storage and emergency-backup batteries. IEQSA, based in Peru, manufactures a wide range of zinc products, including rolled zinc and other materials for construction, industrial applications, and global exports.

Major companies operating in the zinc oxide market are EverZinc, Zinc Nacional S.A., Zochem Inc., Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Zinc Oxide LLC, American Chemet Corporation, Astor & Co., Ltd., Nabaltec AG, Pan-Continental Chemical Co., Ltd., Rubamin Limited, Weifang Longda Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., Hebei Huayi Zinc Co., Ltd., Guangdong Guanghua Sci-Tech Co., Ltd., Zinc Oxide Holdings Pty Ltd, Toho Zinc Co., Ltd., Grillo-Werke AG, Suraj Udyog, Akrochem Corporation, Sunsine Chemical, Upper India Smelting & Refinery Works.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the zinc oxide market in 2025. The regions covered in the zinc oxide market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the zinc oxide market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The zinc oxide market consists of sales of crude zinc oxide, wurtzite zinc oxide, and zincblende zinc oxide. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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