The unwrought non-alloy zinc market in Romania has shown volatility over the past decade, exhibiting periods of growth and decline. By 2023, the market volume reached 16.659 million kilograms. The market experienced a decline from 2015 to 2020 but rebounded from 2021 onward with moderate growth, achieving a CAGR of 1.11% over the last five years. The last two years saw an annual increase of approximately 0.57%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential increases in zinc demand driven by infrastructural and industrial developments.
Impacts of global supply chain adjustments and zinc mining outputs on market supply and pricing.
Sustainability initiatives affecting zinc's role in green technologies and recycling.