Based on the latest data from the US Geological Survey (USGS) and the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG), the analytical center “Experts Club” has presented an updated ranking of the world’s twenty largest zinc producers for 2024.
Top 20 countries by zinc production in 2024
Rank Country Production volume (tons)
1 China 4,000,000
2 Peru 1,300,000
3 Australia 1,100,000
4 India 860,000
5 United States 750,000
6 Mexico 700,000
7 Bolivia 510,000
8 Kazakhstan 370,000
9 Russia 310,000
10 Sweden 240,000
11 South Africa 120,000
12 Canada 110,000
13 Brazil 100,000
14 Iran 90,000
15 Portugal 80,000
16 Ireland 70,000
17 Namibia 60,000
18 Finland 50,000
19 Turkey 40,000
20 Spain 30,000
Current trends and challenges
The global zinc market faces a number of challenges:
Source: https://expertsclub.eu/top-20-stran-po-dob%d1%8bche-czynka-v-2024-godu/