According to GlobalData, the US is the world’s fifth-largest producer of zinc in 2023, with output down by 1.71% on 2022. Over the five years to 2022, production from the US decreased by a CAGR of 1.97% and is expected to drop by a CAGR of 3.6% between 2023 and 2027. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of this market in its Global Zinc Mining to 2030 report. Buy the report here.
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The US accounts for 6% of global production, with the largest producers being China, Peru, Australia and India. Exports of zinc from the US declined by 1.62% in 2023 over 2022, with the highest share being exported to Canada. The US’s zinc exports are expected to drop at a CAGR of 3.41% between 2023 and 2027.
Leading producers of zinc in the US are Teck Resources and Hecla Mining. During 2020-2021, Teck Resources's output was up by 7%, Hecla Mining's output increased by 12%.
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