Global Zinc Market Shortage Worsens

Published: Feb 23, 2023 10:09

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For the full year 2022, the global zinc market will have a supply shortfall of 306,000 mt, compared with a shortfall of 204,000 mt in 2021.

According to data released by the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), the global zinc market shortage climbed to 100,500 mt in December 2022, compared to a revised figure of 66,900 mt in November 2022. For the full year 2022, the global zinc market will have a supply shortfall of 306,000 mt, compared with a shortfall of 204,000 mt in 2021, according to the data.

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