How much zinc does China produce?
China is the largest producer of zinc: 4.1 million tonnes in 2025, 32% of the world's 13 million tonnes (USGS MCS).
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China's zinc production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 million tonnes | 32% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
China as a buyer of zinc
China imported $1.2 billion of unwrought zinc (HS 7901) in 2024, 8.4% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $1.2 billion of zinc imports in 2024, 30% came from Australia and 27% from Kazakhstan, among 42 suppliers. Largest sources: Australia (30%), Kazakhstan (27%), South Korea (8.6%), Singapore (8.5%), Iran (7%).
The zinc price China 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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