Vertical: CNMBase Year: 201915 Sections
Market Size (2019)
$1.72B
Projected (2030)
$2.21B
CAGR (2018–2030)
2.4%
Key Players
12+
The Europe zinc chemicals market was valued at USD 1,718.44 million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 2,211.82 million by the end of 2030, at a moderate CAGR of 4.26% during the forecast period. In terms of volume, the market was pegged at 797.07 kilo tons in 2019, and the demand is projected to reach 954.29 kilo tons by the end of 2030.
The rubber industry is one of the largest consumers of the zinc chemicals, wherein zinc oxide (ZnO) is largely used in the manufacturing of rubber products and tires. ZnO is widely used as an activator in rubber manufacturing and processing applications. It exhibits an excellent vulcanization rate and effectively cures rubber. The primary factor responsible for the significant use of ZnO in the rubber industry is its ability to enhance the important physical properties of rubber, such as thermal stability, impact and chemical resistance, and durability. ZnO particles increase the effectiveness of the sulfur vulcanizing system in rubber processing by over 60%. In addition, zinc carbonate is majorly used as a compound element in the production of transparent and translucent rubber articles. It helps to improve the transparency of the natural rubber material and acts as an activator for sulfur and thiuram vulcanization. The overall production of the tire in Europe has been increasing over the last decade with an increase in the production of motor vehicles in the region. According to the data provided by the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association, the tire production (by volume) has increased by over 4% between 2014 and 2019.
Zinc (Zn) is a micronutrient critical for proper growth and development in plants. It is involved in the production of chlorophyll, protein, and several enzymes involved in metabolic reactions for proper growth. Crops that are most prone to zinc deficiency are grain sorghum, soybeans, and corn. The high prevalence of zinc-deficient soils in major agricultural zones across the European countries severely limits agricultural productivity. Zinc fertilizers can, therefore, make a significant contribution toward higher crop yields in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Moreover, zinc fertilizers can enhance grain zinc concentration and thus contribute to the daily zinc intake of the human population. This direct linkage between the distribution of zinc-deficient soils and the incidence of zinc deficiency in human populations can be addressed using zinc-containing fertilizers. With the increasing attention over the concern of zinc deficiency and nutritional problems, the demand for zinc fertilizers and hence for zinc chemicals (zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and zinc carbonate) is expected to increase in the coming years.
However, the strict guidelines and regulations in the European Union pertaining to the use of zinc oxide in animal feed is anticipated to hamper the growth of the regional and the global zinc oxide market during the review period. Nevertheless, the strong demand for quality cosmetic products in the Americas and Asia-Pacific market is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the personal care products manufacturers in Europe. The European cosmetics and personal care market, valued at USD 92.9 billion at a retail sales price in 2019, is the largest in the world. The global cosmetics market has witnessed significant growth in the past years, registering a year-on-year growth since 2014. Moreover, the skincare products market (a major consumer of zinc oxide) has registered almost double the growth of the overall cosmetics market, registering 9% growth in 2018 as compared to 5% growth of the global cosmetics market in the same year. With the increased spending by the individuals on the cosmetic products, the demand for zinc chemicals is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
The Europe Zinc Chemicals by USD Mn Value Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.4% from 2018 to 2030.
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View Subscription PlansZinc chemicals are inorganic and organic compounds derived from zinc ore and metal, used extensively in a wide range of end-use industries. The unique properties of these chemicals find their way in many applications from rubber compounding, ceramics, cosmetic, fertilizers and animal feed, to pharmaceuticals. Zinc oxide, the most widely used zinc chemical, is used as vulcanization agent in the manufacturing of rubber, which is largely consumed by the automobile industry owing to its vast implication in the production of belts, radial tires, and bias tires hoses. Zinc chemicals (mainly zinc oxide and zinc sulfate) also find key applications in the agriculture sector as fertilizers and animal feed additive.
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View Subscription PlansRESEARCH PROCESS
Wantstats analysis is based on interviews with industry experts who offer insight into the market structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), market penetration, as well as the emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on years of professional expertise in their respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to 10 years, by analyzing historical trends and the current market position. Furthermore, the varying trends in segments and categories in each region are studied and estimated based on primary and secondary research.
PRIMARY RESEARCH
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and industry performance. For this report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, marketing directors, and business development managers, among others) of the major players active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed in the next five to 10 years.
SECONDARY RESEARCH
Secondary research was conducted to collect and identify information useful for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the Europe zinc chemicals market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends, country-level markets, and developments related to the market and technology perspectives. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources, such as annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, international organizations of chemical manufacturers, and paid databases.
MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent sub-markets of the Europe zinc chemicals market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in the respective countries were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire process included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to arrive at the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated, and detailed inputs and analysis by Wantstats added before being presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for this study.
Base Year
2019
Historical Period
2018 – 2018
Forecast Period
2020 – 2030
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2018–2019) and forecast period (2019–2030)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe Europe zinc chemicals market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. This is due to the increasing demand for zinc chemicals in the agriculture industry and the growing glass & ceramics industry. The presence of several regional and international suppliers characterizes the Europe zinc chemicals market. The market is highly competitive, with all the players trying to gain maximum market share. It is crucial for the players to offer cost-efficient and high-quality zinc chemicals to succeed in an intensely competitive market environment.
The key players operating in the Europe zinc chemicals market include US ZINC (US), EverZinc (Belgium), Akrochem (US), Weifang Longda Zinc Industry (China), Brüggemann (Germany), HAKUSUI TECH (Japan), American Chemet Corporation (US), Zochem, Inc. (US), Numinor (Israel), SILOX s.a. (Belgium), Mario Pilato Blat, SA (Spain), and Grillo-Werke AG (Germany). The market comprises tier-1, tier-2, and local players. The tier-1 and tier-2 players have a global reach along with diverse product portfolios. Companies such as US ZINC, EverZinc, Brüggemann, Akrochem, and Zochem, Inc. dominate the market due to brand reputation, product differentiation, and financial stability.
The key players are taking steps toward business expansions and entering into the untapped European market, thereby increasing their consumer bases. The major players may strengthen their presence through acquisitions during the review period. The rising demand for zinc chemicals is fueling market growth, making it an ideal time for players to launch high-quality zinc chemicals to increase their market shares.
Collaborations/EXPANSIONS/investments/Acquisition
Date
Company Name
Development
January 2019
EverZinc
EverZinc has acquired G.H. Chemicals Ltd (Canada) and Microzinc Inc. (GHC), a manufacturer of four grades of French process zinc oxide for the pharmaceutical, agricultural, rubber, and food industries.
December 2018
EverZinc
EverZinc invested more than EUR 5 million to increase the production capacity of the Zano (ultra-fine zinc oxide) product line.
HAKUSUI TECH
HAKUSUI TECH expanded its production capacity at Hakusui Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
HAKUSUI TECH
HAKUSUI TECH expanded its production capacity at Zhenjiang Hakusui Chemical Co., Ltd in China.
Contracts and Agreements
Date
Company Name
Development
January 2019
Akrochem
Akrochem expanded its agreement with the SI Group for the distribution of its products.
Michael Porter’s Five Forces model offers a framework to study the Europe zinc chemicals market. Business managers, trying to gain a competitive edge for their brands over peers in the market, can utilize this model to comprehend better in the industry in which the firm operates. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each component in the context of the Europe zinc chemicals market have been broken down and analyzed.
THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
The raw materials required for the production of zinc chemicals are easily available in the market. The rubber processing, agriculture, chemicals, paints & coatings industries are likely to be the major end-use segments where the new entrants can offer products in line with the specific requirements. However, there are some strict regulations pertaining to the use of zinc chemicals in personal care & cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and animal feed applications. This is likely to be a key entry barrier for new market players. There are limited players providing zinc chemicals for pharmaceutical applications. However, due to stringent regulations, it is likely to be a key challenge for the new players to compete with the established players offering products in the market. The presence of established players with wide distribution and sales networks and strong brand image is likely to be a key challenge for the new entrants. Moreover, competing with the current products in terms of efficiency and cost and also brand value is a hurdle for the new entrants.
Considering the aforementioned factors, the threat of new entrants in the Europe zinc chemicals market is expected to be moderate.
RIVALRY
The intensity of rivalry in the Europe Zinc Chemicals market is estimated to be high. There are a large number of producers of zinc chemicals in the regional and global market. However, the market is dominated by major players, such as EverZinc (Belgium), US ZINC (US), Grillo-Werke AG (Germany), Brüggemann (Germany), and Zochem, Inc (US), among others. These players compete on the basis of product offerings (cost, environmental sustainability, and purity) and the end-use industry coverage.
The manufacturers are adopting various strategic initiatives such as distribution agreements and product launches to establish their market position. For instance, in December 2018, EverZinc announced capacity expansion of production of the Zano (ultra-fine zinc oxide) product line, which is scheduled to be operational from the first quarter of 2020. This new line will expand EverZinc’s current Zano production by 50% to serve the increasing demand in zinc oxide-based sunscreen and skincare market.
THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
The threat of substitutes in the Europe zinc chemicals market is estimated to be moderate. Zinc oxide, the most widely used zinc chemical, serves a variety of industries including rubber, glass and ceramics, fertilizers and animal feed, paints, batteries, plastics, and cosmetics. There is the presence of alternatives to zinc oxide in the majority of these industries, such as paints, glass, rubber, and plastics. However, there is a low threat of substitution in these applications. Various metal oxides such as CaO, MgO, CuO, among others, have been tried as alternatives for ZnO in rubber vulcanization process. However, due to superior crosslinking achieved by the use of ZnO as compared to these metal oxides, their (CaO, MgO, CuO) use commercially has become limited. Moreover, in the paints industry, titanium dioxide is a potential alternative for zinc chemicals. The animal feed industry is likely to be a major industry, wherein the use of substitutes over zinc oxide in increasing. A ban on the use of veterinary chemical products containing ZnO in animal feed in the European Union has driven the use of dietary bacteriophages.
BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
The suppliers in the Europe zinc chemicals market are manufacturers/suppliers of raw materials, such as zinc metal and organic & inorganic chemicals. The Europe zinc chemicals market comprises a large number of producers and distributors of these raw materials. The demand for zinc chemicals in the global and regional market is projected to increase owing to the increasing demand for zinc chemicals in cosmetic products, fertilizers, and tire manufacturing. Moreover, the unavailability of effective substitutes for zinc chemicals for the major applications is further expected to increase the bargaining power of the suppliers.
Considering the aforementioned factors, it can be concluded that the bargaining power of raw material suppliers is estimated to be high during the assessment period.
BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
The zinc chemicals find applications majorly in the rubber manufacturing, ceramics, cosmetics, and fertilizer industries. The stability of these industries in Europe and the anticipated rise in demand for zinc chemicals in the fertilizer, cosmetic, battery manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries is likely to propel the market growth in the coming years. The presence of a large consumer base across the region and growing preference for high purity zinc oxide in cosmetic products, as well as largescale use of zinc chemicals in tire manufacturing, is expected to limit the bargaining power of buyers. In addition, a quality product offering from global and regional players, such as EverZinc (Belgium), Grillo-Werke AG (Germany), Brüggemann (Germany), US ZINC (US), and Zochem, Inc (US), at similar costs and with properties, offers options for the buyers to switch to other providers. Considering all the above factors, the bargaining power of buyers in the Europe Zinc Chemicals market is estimated to be moderate.
Market estimates by geography (2030)
InsightEurope leads with $2.21B by 2030.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2018 | 2019 | 2030 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | $1.67B | $1.70B | $2.21B | 2.4% | 100% |
| Total | $1.67B | $1.70B | $2.21B | 2.4% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$2.21B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Oxides | $1.39B | 2.4% | 64% |
| Zinc Sulfate | $320.07M | 2.7% | 15% |
| Organic Zinc Chemicals | $146.88M | 2.3% | 7% |
| Zinc Chlorides | $75.24M | 3.1% | 3% |
| Zinc Borates | $71.38M | 1.6% | 3% |
| Zinc Dust and Powders | $59.16M | 2.5% | 3% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Europe Zinc Chemicals by USD Mn Value Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Europe Zinc Chemicals by USD Mn Value Market market is projected to reach $2.21B by 2030, growing at 2.4% CAGR. The Zinc Oxides segment holds the largest share.
The Europe zinc chemicals market is projected to register healthy growth during the forecast period. The prominent factors driving the growth of the regional market are the widespread use of zinc chemicals in the rubber manufacturing industry and the growing need for zinc-based micronutrients and fertilizers in the agriculture sector. The expected growth in the manufacturing of tires and rubber products required in the automotive (especially electric and lightweight vehicles) is expected to boost the demand for zinc chemicals during the forecast period. Moreover, the growing importance of zinc micronutrients in the agriculture sector is further driving the demand for zinc chemicals. According to the International Zinc Association, around half of the world’s agricultural soils are deficient in zinc, leading to decreased crop production and nutritional value. The high prevalence of zinc-deficient soils in major agricultural zones across the European countries severely limits agricultural productivity. The demand for zinc fertilizers is, therefore, increasing and is further expected to grow during the forecast period. However, the strict guidelines and regulations in the European Union pertaining to the use of zinc oxide in animal feed is anticipated to hamper the growth of the regional and the global zinc oxide market during the review period.
The rubber industry is one of the largest consumers of the zinc chemicals, wherein zinc oxide (ZnO) is largely used in the manufacturing of rubber products and tires. ZnO is widely used as an activator in rubber manufacturing and processing applications. It exhibits excellent vulcanization rate and effectively cures rubber. The primary factor responsible for the significant use of ZnO in the rubber industry is its ability to enhance the important physical properties of rubber, such as thermal stability, impact and chemical resistance, and durability. ZnO particles increase the effectiveness of the sulfur vulcanizing system in rubber processing by over 60%. Additionally, ZnO is effectively used for processing uncured rubber. ZnO also protects rubber products from fungi and UV light, which is expected to further fuel the demand for the product during the forecast period.The rubber industry is the single largest consumer of ZnO, which accounted for more than half of the overall demand for ZnO in 2019. In the rubber industry, the tire segment holds over a two-thirds share of the overall consumption of ZnO, while the remaining share is acquired by automotive hoses, seals, and tubes.
Rubber is widely used in the automotive industry to manufacture inner tubes for tires, sidewalls, and tubeless tire liners. It offers the required gas and moisture impermeability, excellent thermal stability, high energy absorption capacity, vibration dampening, and good chemical and aging resistance in various automotive applications. The increasing demand for butyl rubber in tires manufacturing, coupled with the rapid growth of the automotive industry in emerging economies, is likely to drive the growth of the global rubber industry during the forecast period.
The overall production of the tire in Europe has been increasing over the last decade with the increase in the production of motor vehicles in the region. According to the data provided by the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers Association, the tire production (by volume) has increased by over 4% between 2014 and 2019. However, there has been a slight decrease in tire production in 2019 on the backdrop of reduced automobile production in Europe as well as globally. Yet, with the growing interest in the electric vehicle segment in the region, the demand for high performance and lightweight tires is expected to increase, which is further expected to favor the demand for zinc oxide in the regional market.
The automotive production in Europe (accounting for around 24% of the global automobile production in 2019) is second next to Asia-Pacific globally. The number of automobiles produced in Europe has been on a continuous rise since 2014 while registering a decline in 2019. With the increasing automobile production, the demand for rubber products has increased in the regional market, thus favoring the demand for zinc chemicals in the market.
The global automobile production has been majorly driven by the fast-growing automobile market in Asia-Pacific, specifically in China,
India, and the emerging Southeast Asian economies. The automobile production and the tire production in these markets have registered higher growth than the overall global and European markets.
The automobile production across the globe surpassed 96 million units in 2018; it grew by around 8% per year from 2014 to 2018. The advancements in the automotive industry to fulfill the current demand and future requirements of consumers have led to an increased focus on the development of innovative and safe materials for automobiles. The demand for zinc chemicals is expected to increase in the coming years owing to the expanding automotive industry.
Moreover, the global tire industry has registered a CAGR of over 8% in recent years and is expected to continue with the same on the backdrop of the growing automotive industry. Furthermore, the proposed investments for the capacity expansions in the global tire industry during the period of 2016–2021 is valued at over 22 billion according to the Carbon Black Data Book, which is expected to add further value to the global zinc oxide revenue.
Thus, the high demand for zinc chemicals in the rubber industry is expected to drive the growth of the Europe zinc chemicals market during the forecast period.
Europe is the market leader in the personal care and cosmetics industry and one of the leading exporters of personal care and cosmetics products worldwide. The strong demand for quality cosmetic products in the Americas and Asia-Pacific market is expected to provide lucrative opportunities to the personal care products manufacturers in Europe. The European cosmetics and personal care market, valued at USD 92.9 billion at a retail sales price in 2019, is the largest in the world. The largest country-level markets for cosmetics and personal care products within Europe are Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Poland.
Zinc chemicals, majorly ZnO, zinc carbonate, zinc chloride, and zinc sulfate, are widely used in the personal care and cosmetic product formulations. ZnO particles are primarily used in the form of nanoparticles. The major factor driving the demand for the ZnO nanoparticles in personal care and cosmetics industries is its UV blocking ability. This has led to the high use of ZnO for manufacturing high-grade sun protection factor (SPF) cosmetics and sunscreen lotions. ZnO nanoparticles act as a transparent UV absorber, which offers long-term, wide-band UV, i.e., long-wave UVA and shortwave UVB protection. In addition, the ZnO nanoparticles exhibit excellent anti-corrosion, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and catalytic properties, which makes it an important ingredient in many cosmetic products. It most effectively blocks UV rays within the 340–400 nm band, ensuring protection against the almost entire range of UVA.
ZnO is used as UV filter in cosmetic emollients for sunscreen, skincare, and pharmaceutical formulations. It is also used as an antimicrobial and antibacterial agent in medical and sanitary materials, deodorants, and self-cleaning materials. The application scope for zinc oxide covers a wide range of spectrum in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries, starting from diapers and sanitary pads to face masks. With the rising health awareness among the masses on the backdrop of the advent of complex diseases and infection-based disorders, the demand for zinc oxide in the manufacturing of personal care and hygiene products has increased manifolds. The pharmaceutical industry is also a substantial consumer of ZnO due to its high catalytic efficiency and strong adsorption ability. The product is gaining popularity in the biomedical applications on account of the high stability and inherent photoluminescence properties of ZnO. The European Commission Standing Committee has approved the use of ZnO as a UV filter in beauty products. This is expected to further fuel the demand for ZnO during the assessment period.
Zinc carbonate, likewise, is expected to witness robust demand in the cosmetic industry. It is used in a wide range of products, including makeup, hair and skincare, bath products, and shaving items. The ability of zinc carbonate to boost transparency enables it to be increasingly used to create sunscreen creams. Moreover, it can also be used as an opacifier in shampoo to give the liquid a cloudy appearance, while also helping to moisturize the scalp. Zinc Sulfate, an inorganic salt, functions as an oral care agent, astringent, and antimicrobial agent in personal care products. It is also used as an ophthalmic astringent in OTC drug products intended for use in the eyes. In cosmetics and personal care products, zinc chloride is used to formulate skincare products, hair conditioners, dentifrices, mouthwashes, and bath products. Zinc chloride polishes the teeth, reduces oral odor, or otherwise cleanses or deodorizes the teeth and mouth. It is also applied topically on the oral cavity. Zinc chloride induces a tightening or tingling sensation of the skin and helps to cleanse the skin or prevents odor by destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.
The global cosmetics market has witnessed significant growth in the past years, registering an increased year-on-year growth since 2014. Moreover, the skincare products market (a major consumer of zinc oxide) has registered almost double the growth of the overall cosmetics market, registering 9% growth in 2018 as compared to 5% growth of the global cosmetics market in the same year. With the increased spending by the individuals on the cosmetic products, the demand for zinc chemicals is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
Some of the key drivers of the cosmetics market are the rise of the middle and upper-income classes, the emergence of new consumer targets, including seniors and men, the digital revolution (because beauty has vast potential in terms of engaging with people on the Internet), e-commerce (extending the reach of the beauty sector to far greater numbers of consumers all over the world). Moreover, the huge appetite of younger generations for beauty products, especially in the emerging markets of Asia-Pacific, is expected to propel the growth of the personal care and cosmetics market in the near future and hence the demand for zinc chemicals in the formulation of these products.
Zinc oxide is one of the key ingredients used in animal nutrition and feed. It is used as a source of zinc as a trace element for livestock. Trace elements are essential in livestock nutrition as these elements have important effects on the animal organism, linked to the function of enzymes and hormones. Zinc, besides iron, is the most common trace element and plays an active role in the function of more than 300 enzymes and hormones. For instance, zinc deficiency causes poor growth, loss of appetite, and a bad feed conversion rate. It also has an important function in defense enzymes. Pigs require zinc for various metabolic functions. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) holds that a total level of 150ppm meets the animals’ physiological needs for zinc. The European Commission has put a legal limit for zinc supplementation (150ppm) for piglets.
Moreover, ZnO-based products to treat post-weaning diarrhea in piglets are classified as veterinary medicinal products (VMPs). A commonly administered dosage is 100mg per kg body weight per day for 14 consecutive days, i.e., 2,500ppm zinc in the feed. In 2017, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) conducted a safety and effectiveness review of various veterinary chemical products containing ZnO, which are orally administered to food-producing species. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP), under the agency, found the negative “benefit to risk balance” of the veterinary medicinal products containing zinc oxide. According to CVMP, this is mainly because the benefits of zinc oxide for the prevention of diarrhea in pigs cannot outweigh the risks for the environment due to bioaccumulation and biomagnification of zinc. As a result, CVMP recommended to refuse future marketing authorization and withdraw the existing marketing authorizations for veterinary medicinal products containing ZnO. VMPs can only be sold and traded in the EU if they have received a marketing authorization. Depending on the VMP and its release date, the marketing authorization is either issued by the EMA or national authorities. Veterinary medicines containing zinc oxide fall under the remit of national authorities.
In the same year, the European Commission restricted the use of ZnO as a colorant, especially the sprayable ones, and other cosmetics in concentrations above 25%, with effect from February 2018. This is primarily due to the harmful effects of the product on the lungs of the end users. Moreover, in August 2017, the European Commission published new updates on the regulations concerning three fragrance allergens and zinc oxide. These strict guidelines and regulations in the European Union are anticipated to hamper the growth of the regional and the global zinc oxide market and hence restrict the demand for zinc chemicals in the animal feed sector during the review period.
The utilization of renewable energy resources such as solar and wind has come under the global spotlight in light of the looming concerns regarding climatic deterioration and environmental pollution, which motivates the pursuit of safe, economical, sustainable, and efficient electrochemical energy storage and conversion technologies. In the current scenario, there are several options available, with lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy density being widely applied in portable electronics and considered for electric vehicles. However, the limited lithium reservoir, fluctuating prices, and safety issues impede their large-scale deployment. Hence, alternative battery chemistries based on more abundant elements (such as Zn, Al, K, and Mg) have gained attention in the developed economies. Rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) hold great promise for large-scale energy storage applications owing to the merits of Zn, including higher ambient stability and lower cost of Zn as compared to alkali metals (Li, Na, and K), material abundance, nontoxicity, good compatibility with aqueous electrolytes, simplistic material processing, and battery manufacturing. Moreover, the price of typical cathode materials such as MnO2 and V2O5 for ZIBs is much lower than that of LIBs.
The major applications for rechargeable zinc ion batteries include energy storage (smart energy grids, telecommunication, data centers, and UPS) and e-mobility (electric bikes, electric scooters, wheelchairs, and start-stop technologies). With the growing demand for electric vehicles and the rising need for cost reduction of these vehicles, the use of rechargeable zinc ion batteries is likely to increase. EverZinc, the leading zinc chemical manufacturers, is now venturing into the rechargeable zinc battery market, with a dedicated business unit for this application. The company offers alloyed zinc powder (zinc oxide) for rechargeable batteries. The product has the distinct advantage of cost, energy content, and operational performance against Pb-Acid in stationary batteries. The rechargeable zinc batteries have potential applications in e-buses, scooters, bikes, and forklifts in addition to on-grid and off-grid stationary storage systems in domestic and industrial power, telecom, and emergency systems.
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Profiles of 110 companies operating in the Europe Zinc Chemicals by USD Mn Value Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: Engis, Belgium Founded: 1983 Workforce: 2,026 Company Working: SILOX s.a. manufactures sodium hydrosulfite-based reducing agents, sulfur dioxide, and a wide range of zinc oxides. It offers sulfur dioxide such as HY-BRITE, HYDROS, and SiBrite for food preservations, sodium hydrosulfite-based reducing agent for the textiles, paper, and other industries, and zinc oxides for the rubber and tire industries. It had a turnover of over EUR 45 million in 2017, of which 78% is from Europe.
Company Headquarters: Illinois, US Founded: 1946 Workforce: 51-200 Company Working: American Chemet Corporation is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and distributing cuprous oxide, zinc oxide, copper powder, copper oxide, agricultural fungicides, and other products. Its cuprous oxides and cupric oxides are sold across the world, which are used in antifouling coatings, agricultural applications, catalysts, ceramics, copper chemicals, and ferrites. Its sales and executive office is located in Deerfield, Illinois, and manufacturing sites are in Montana and Tennessee.
Weifang Longda Zinc Industry is a Shandong-based, privately owned zinc chemicals group whose core competence is indirect-process (French-process) zinc oxide, produced by vaporising and oxidising metallic zinc. Its China plant has an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes and supplies tyre and rubber, paints and coatings, and ceramics customers; the company also offers ISCC PLUS-certified recycled zinc oxide and participates in industry standard-setting. A sister site, Longda New Materials, holds permits to treat three categories of general industrial zinc-bearing solid waste and eleven categories of zinc-bearing hazardous waste, with 260,000 tonnes per year of disposal capacity, converting galvanizing ash, steel mill dust and similar residues into national-standard zinc ingot and zinc alloy. The group is now internationalising, with an Indonesian plant (60,000 tpy ZnO, commissioning scheduled October 2026) and a Vietnamese plant (20,000 tpy ingot/alloy operating; 30,000 tpy ZnO planned for Q1 2027), targeting 150,000 tpy ZnO and 100,000 tpy ingot/alloy group-wide. --- ### What the company does Longda is a mid-stream zinc processor. It does not mine zinc concentrate and does not operate a primary electrolytic smelter. Instead, its business sits in two adjacent parts of the zinc value chain: 1. **Zinc chemicals (zinc oxide).** The flagship activity is the production of zinc oxide by the indirect method, in which refined zinc metal (ingot) or high-grade zinc-bearing feed is melted and vaporised, and the zinc vapour is oxidised in air to form zinc oxide powder, which is then collected in bag filters. SMM's national reference price for this product is quoted on a "processing fee over SMM 1# zinc" basis against the GB/T 3185-2016 standard, and lists "LongDa" among the reference brands (SMM price page, December 2025). The company's China plant has 60,000 tpy capacity (SMM, July 2026). In a c. 2011 Asian Metal interview, the company was described as having the largest scale of indirect-method zinc oxide production in China at the time. 2. **Secondary zinc recovery (resource recycling).** Through "Longda New Materials", the group processes zinc-bearing industrial residues — hot-dip galvanizing slag, hot-dip silicon-aluminium-zinc slag and tyre pyrolysis slag (general industrial solid waste), and hot-dip galvanizing ash, steel mill ash (EAF/BOF dust), steel cord copper mud and other materials (hazardous waste) — into zinc ingots meeting national standards and zinc alloy products. Permitted disposal capacity is 260,000 tpy across three general-waste and eleven hazardous-waste categories (SMM, July 2026). These two activities are vertically complementary: the recycling arm produces zinc metal, which is the principal raw material for indirect-process zinc oxide, giving the group a partial internal feedstock source and exposure to the "treatment fee" economics of hazardous waste disposal. ### Business model and revenue model There is no subscription or licensing revenue. The model is overwhelmingly product-based (estimated majority), with a service component from waste treatment; the exact mix is not publicly disclosed. ### Value-chain position Upstream: zinc ingot suppliers (domestic smelters) and zinc-bearing waste generators (hot-dip galvanizers, steel mills, steel cord producers, tyre pyrolysis operators). Midstream (Longda): vaporisation/oxidation to ZnO; pyrometallurgical/hydrometallurgical recovery of zinc from residues (specific process route not disclosed); refining/alloying to ingot and alloy. Downstream: rubber and tyre manufacturers (zinc oxide is a vulcanisation activator), paints and coatings producers, ceramics and glaze makers, and — per peer disclosures in the same Weifang cluster — zinc salts, electronics (varistors), glass fibre, feed and fertiliser users. ### Customer types and end-markets The company states its products are used widely in rubber tyres, paints and coatings, and ceramics, and that they serve both traditional industrial demand and high-end manufacturing standards (SMM, July 2026). Named customers are not publicly disclosed. The ISCC PLUS certification strongly suggests the company sells to multinational tyre makers with recycled/bio-circular content targets, but no specific customer has been confirmed. ### Company's own description versus independent characterisation *Company's own description (paraphrased from the July 2026 SMM feature, the closest available equivalent to an annual report business description):* Longda presents itself as a technically experienced producer of indirect-process zinc oxide and certified recycled zinc oxide, recognised for consistent quality, contributing to industry standards, and — through Longda New Materials — as a resource-recovery operator that turns zinc-bearing waste into national-standard zinc products, reducing pollution and reliance on primary ore. It describes its strategy as building four production sites in and outside China. *Independent characterisation:* Longda is a long-established, regionally significant Chinese zinc oxide producer in the Weifang (Shandong) cluster that is attempting a strategic transition from a single-product, commodity-margin converter into an integrated, multi-country "circular zinc" platform. The combination of (a) hazardous waste permits, (b) ISCC PLUS certification and (c) Southeast Asian capacity is a coherent response to three structural pressures: Chinese environmental tightening, tyre-industry decarbonisation and recycled-content demand, and customer/trade-policy pressure to diversify supply away from China. Execution risk is high, given simultaneous greenfield projects in two countries.
Akrochem is a near-century-old, fourth-generation family-owned supplier of rubber chemicals, compounding materials and colour concentrates, headquartered in the historic US rubber capital of Akron, Ohio. It occupies a hybrid position between pure distributor and formulator: it resells principals' products (notably SI Group resins and antioxidants), markets a broad private-label range under "Akro"-prefixed brands, and, through affiliate Revlis Corporation, manufactures dispersions, blends and colour masterbatch. Its claim is breadth — "the most complete line" of compounding materials — backed by in-house technical service to compounders and moulders. Since acquiring Houston-based Bech Chem in 2021, it has diversified into paints and coatings, lubricants, food additives and anti-caking applications. It is small relative to global distributors, discloses no financials, and competes on technical intimacy, catalogue depth and regional warehousing rather than scale. A three-year headcount trend is not publicly disclosed. The discrepancy is likely explained by whether Revlis Corporation and warehouse staff are counted. --- **Company's own description.** There is no annual report. On its website the company describes itself as a major participant in the development, marketing and distribution of compounding materials and colour concentrates to the rubber and plastics industry, and as an emerging supplier to several other industries. Its stated goal since 1929 is improving customer productivity, delivered through a comprehensive materials assortment supported by technical expertise and service. **Independent characterization.** Akrochem is best understood as a specialty chemical distributor with captive value-added manufacturing. Three activities coexist: 1. **Distribution of principals' products.** Resale of branded materials from chemical producers (for example SI Group tackifier and bonding resins, antioxidants and phosphite stabilizers; third-party elastomers, silicas, mineral fillers and waxes). 2. **Private-label sourcing.** A large range of commodity and semi-specialty rubber chemicals (accelerators, antioxidants, zinc oxides, stearates, silicas, organosilanes, HNBR and NBR elastomers) sold under Akrochem's own names. Import-record aggregators describe the company as a regular importer, consistent with offshore sourcing, though volumes are unverified. 3. **Formulated products made by Revlis Corporation.** Chemical dispersions, cure blends, colour pastes, polymer-bound colour masterbatch and thermoplastic colour concentrates. **Revenue model.** Entirely product sales (transactional and contract supply). No subscription, licensing or service revenue is disclosed; technical service is bundled into product margin. The split between distributed, private-label and manufactured product is not publicly disclosed. **Value chain position.** Midstream: between chemical producers (upstream) and rubber compounders, custom mixers, moulded and extruded goods makers, tyre and industrial rubber product manufacturers, plastics processors and, since 2021, coatings and lubricant formulators (downstream). **End-markets (per company website):** Rubber & Plastics; Paint & Coatings; Lubricants; Food Additives; Industrial Freeflow and Anti-Caking.
GRILLO-Werke AG is a 184-year-old, fifth-generation family-owned Ruhr industrial group whose historical identity rests on the natural coupling of zinc metallurgy and sulphur chemistry — the two elements that together make up zinc ores. Today it operates as a management holding over GRILLO Chemicals GmbH (sulphuric acid, oleum, SO2, sulphites/sulphates, dimethyl sulphate and dimethyl ether), GRILLO Zinc Metals GmbH (corrosion-protection wire, anodes, ZAMAK die-casting alloys, strip and foil) and GRILLO Zinc Powder GmbH (battery-grade zinc powder and high-purity zinc oxides, including the Uviva sun-care brand), plus an IT services subsidiary and a 20% minority stake in RHEINZINK. Group revenue peaked at roughly EUR 860 million, but the business has been in near-continuous restructuring since 2019, compounded by the energy-price shock and a major 2024 plant fire. In 2026 it sold Metra and 80% of RHEINZINK and refinanced with a new subordinated investor, repositioning as a smaller, focused zinc-and-sulphur chemistry specialist. --- ### What the company does Grillo-Werke AG is the parent and management holding of the GRILLO Group. Since 1 July 2024 the group's operating divisions have been carved out into separate, wholly owned subsidiaries [PR-Structure]: - **GRILLO Chemicals GmbH** — sulphur chemistry at Duisburg and Frankfurt-Höchst: sulphuric acid, oleum, liquid sulphur dioxide, recycling (regeneration) of spent sulphuric acid via a thermal "splitting" plant, sodium bisulphate, sodium bisulphite, sodium metabisulphite (pyrosulphite), dimethyl sulphate (DMS, incl. biomass-balanced "DMS ECO"), dimethyl ether (DME) under the brand "GRILLO-one" (incl. "GRILLO-one Green"), hydrochloric acid, animal-care products (Grillopet, ImproBed), and traded commercial products (e.g., sodium benzoate, potassium permanganate). The group also owns CHEMAD GmbH, a laboratory/analytical services company. - **GRILLO Zinc Metals GmbH** — zinc and zinc-alloy semi-finished products, principally for corrosion protection: zinc and zinc-aluminium thermal-spray wires, sacrificial anodes, KKS-Beton (cathodic corrosion protection for reinforced concrete), ZAMAK die-casting alloys (now in a production cooperation with Glencore), zinc strip, zinc foil and brazing/soldering products, and historically ZEP (Zinc Extrusion Products). - **GRILLO Zinc Powder GmbH** (formerly Grillo Zinkoxid GmbH) — zinc powders (notably for alkaline and next-generation zinc batteries) and high-purity zinc oxides for pharma, cosmetics and specialised industry, produced at Goslar; the sun-care zinc oxide line is marketed under the new brand Uviva Technologies ("Eclipse" zinc oxides for sunscreens). - **ASB Informationstechnik GmbH** — IT services (applications, systems, consulting). - **RHEINZINK GmbH & Co. KG** (Datteln) — world-leading titanium-zinc producer for roofing, façades and rainwater drainage; 100% owned until 28 August 2026, now a 20% minority holding following the sale of 80% to Robus Capital [PR-Rheinzink]. [Source: Web-Group; PR-Structure; BAnz FY21] ### Company's own description In its own communications, GRILLO describes itself as a family business with over 180 years of history and a strong orientation towards innovation and sustainability, a market leader as one of the most important zinc processors and producers of sulphur chemicals, and a technology leader in zinc chemistry [Web-Group]. The FY2020/21 management report (the latest full statutory report retrieved) described the group's economic activities as comprising the Metal, Chemicals, Zinc Oxide and RHEINZINK business areas plus an Investments & Services area; Metal produced zinc wire, zinc powder, zinc strip, sacrificial anodes, ZEP, concrete repair (KKS-Beton) and ZAMAK alloys; Chemicals was based on sulphur chemistry; Zinc Oxide was being transformed into a pharma/cosmetics specialty business; and RHEINZINK was described as world-leading in titanium zinc for buildings [BAnz FY21]. ### Independent characterisation Grillo is a classic German *Mittelstand* industrial conglomerate that has spent the 2019–2026 period shrinking and refocusing under financial pressure. Its two "legs" — zinc conversion and sulphur chemistry — are both energy-intensive, commodity-adjacent and margin-thin; the group's consolidated gross margin (gross profit as defined under German GAAP "Rohertrag") was around 31–32% in FY2020–FY2021 but net margins hovered around zero after heavy restructuring charges [BAnz FY21]. The balance sheet was thin (group equity ratio 7.7% at 30 Sep 2021) and debt-heavy, with lenders commissioning an IDW S6 restructuring opinion in 2020 [BAnz FY21]. The 2026 transactions (Metra sale, RHEINZINK 80% sale, holding-level refinancing with a subordinated investor) convert Grillo from a ~EUR 860m diversified zinc/building-products/chemicals group into a smaller specialty chemicals and zinc-materials company whose future value rests on (i) restored and modernised sulphur-chemistry assets in Duisburg/Frankfurt, (ii) zinc powders for batteries and high-purity zinc oxides at Goslar, and (iii) corrosion-protection zinc products.
Company Headquarters: Houston, Texas, US Founded: 1949 Workforce: 201-500 Company Working: US ZINC manufactures and supplies zinc products in the US and globally. It operates as a subsidiary of Aterian Investment Partners, LLC. The company manufactures zinc oxide and zinc dust from high grade (HG) and special high grade (SHG) zinc metal from zinc secondaries. It also provides logistics and distribution services to its customers globally. The company also actively involves in organizations and affiliations such as the International Zinc Association and American Galvanizers Association across the globe. It also supports and participates in numerous local and global organizations through philanthropic giving, board service, and volunteering. It serves customers in tires, coatings, rubber, and chemical industries in the US, Europe, and other international markets.
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