U.S. Reported Consumption Of Zinc In 2023, By Industry Use And Grade

This table presents detailed data on the consumption of zinc in the United States during 2023, broken down by industry use and zinc grade. It highlights the quantities of zinc utilized across various sectors such as galvanizing, zinc-base alloys, brass and bronze production, and other applications. The data is further categorized by zinc grades including special high grade, high grade, continuous galvanizing grade, prime western grade, and remelt and other grades. Understanding these consumption patterns is crucial for assessing the demand dynamics of zinc, which is a key industrial metal used primarily for corrosion protection, alloy production, and manufacturing. These insights support economic planning, resource allocation, and policy development within the metals and manufacturing industries.

In 2023, total reported zinc consumption in the U.S. reached approximately 481,000 metric tons, with galvanizing accounting for the largest share at 414,000 metric tons. Within galvanizing, continuous galvanizing grade zinc dominated consumption at 222,000 metric tons, followed by special high grade at 108,000 metric tons and high grade at 72,600 metric tons. Zinc-base alloys consumed 29,800 metric tons, exclusively reported under special high grade. Brass and bronze production showed minimal consumption, with only 285 metric tons reported, primarily under high grade and prime western grades, though some data were withheld to protect proprietary information. The "Other" category accounted for 8,100 metric tons of special high grade zinc. The data reveal a strong preference for continuous galvanizing grade zinc in corrosion-resistant applications, underscoring its industrial importance, while the relatively low consumption in brass and bronze suggests limited use or data confidentiality in those sectors.