Zinc price today
The live zinc price per metric tonne, converted to major currencies, with price history and a calculator.
Zinc price per unit
| Unit | USD | EUR | GBP | CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kilogram | 4.19 | 3.75 | 3.13 | 3.45 |
| 1 pound | 1.90 | 1.70 | 1.42 | 1.57 |
| 1 metric tonne | 4,193.50 | 3,753.34 | 3,129.98 | 3,451.83 |
Zinc price in USD per t
History available since October 20, 2016.
Zinc value calculator
Zinc price over the last 10 days
| Date | Price (USD/t) | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4,193.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4,193.50 | +6.34% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3,943.50 | 0.00% |
Frequently asked questions
How high is the zinc price today?
Right now one metric tonne of zinc costs 4,193.50 USD. That works out to 4.19 USD per kilogram. The price was last updated on October 30, 2026 6:30 PM.
What drives the zinc price?
Industrial metals follow the economy: construction, manufacturing, electric vehicles and power grids create demand. China is the largest buyer, so news from China moves prices. On the supply side, mine output, energy costs, export rules and inventories play a role.
Where does this zinc price come from?
The price is based on the nearest futures contract (ZNC=F) as published by Yahoo Finance and can lag the market by 15 minutes or more. Futures prices are not exactly the same as the physical spot price, and the contract rolls over at expiry.
Can I invest in zinc?
Private investors rarely buy physical zinc. More common are exchange-traded commodities (ETCs), futures and shares of mining companies. These products carry costs and risks, such as tracking differences and currency risk. This is general information, not investment advice.
How far has the zinc price changed over the past year?
Measured in USD, the zinc price changed by +82.56% over the past year. Note that zinc is traded in US dollars, so changes in the dollar rate also affect the price in other currencies.
How high was the zinc price over the past five years?
In the past five years the zinc price reached a high of 4,193.50 USD on September 4, 2026. Its low was 2,297.00 USD on November 1, 2021, based on daily prices.
Precious metals: spot prices from currency-rates.github.io. Other commodities: price of the nearest futures contract via Yahoo Finance, which can be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.