The unwrought zinc market in Germany reached 1644.2 million euros in 2023. A clear growth trend is visible until 2017, peaking at 1785.7 million euros. This was followed by a decline attributed to market factors, only rebounding marginally by 2023. Recent annual growth ranged between 3.87% and 4.76%, with the past five-year CAGR at -0.78%, indicating a slightly negative trend in recent years. Increasing market volatility post-2017 reflects challenges such as fluctuating demand and global economic shifts.
Future focus areas include technological advancements in zinc production, sustainable mining practices, and economic policies impacting metal trade, which could influence market stability and growth directions.
