How much zinc does Australia produce and export?
Australia is the 3rd largest producer of zinc: 1.1 million tonnes in 2025, 8.5% of the world's 13 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $1.2 billion in 2024, 8.2% of world exports of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 31% of its zinc exports by value.
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Australia's zinc production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.1 million tonnes | 8.5% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Australia's zinc exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $1.2 billion | 8.2% | 422,273 t | $2,833 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7901 (Unwrought zinc).
Where Australia's zinc goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Australia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $374M | 31% |
| Vietnam | $200M | 17% |
| Other Asia, nes | $184M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $131M | 11% |
| Thailand | $78M | 6.5% |
The zinc price Australia sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, special high grade, was $4,021/t in September 2026, up 37% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 22% a year, calmer in 66% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Zinc price history.
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