Zinc Uses

Over 11 million tons of zinc are produced annually worldwide. Fifty percent of this amount is used for galvanizing to protect steel from corrosion. Approximately 17% goes into the production of zinc base alloys, mainly to supply the die casting industry and 17% to produce brass and bronze. Significant amounts are also utilized in rolled zinc applications including roofing, gutters and down-pipes.   The remainder is consumed in compounds such as zinc oxide and zinc sulfate.

These first-use suppliers then convert zinc into in a broad range of products. Main application areas include: construction, transport, consumer goods and electrical appliances and general engineering.