Zinc Dust Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Grade (Chemical Grade Zinc Dust, Paint Grade Zinc Dust, Others), By End-Use (Chemical Industry, Paint Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Other) and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Zinc dust is a pure metal powder and available in the form of bluish-gray color, is odorless and insoluble in water. The zinc dust or powder is created when purified vapors of zinc are condensed. The characteristics of zinc dust include consistent quality, quick reaction time, and improved yields. Furthermore, owing to its reactive nature, it reacts with carbon dioxide very fast and creates the layer on the metal surface. The layer further prevents the reaction with air and water, thereby protects the metal surface from the rust. The metals on which zinc dust can be applied are copper, cadmium, gold, and silver. Zinc dust finds its application in the alkaline batteries, paints grease and lubricants, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

The rising demand for zinc dust in the cosmetics & personal care industry will fuel the growth of the zinc dust market. Zinc dust mixed with talcum and face powders offer protection from UVA to the skin. Further, it is also available in two forms such as zinc oxide and zinc stearate. In which, zinc oxide is used as a bulking agent in sunscreens. It is also used in baby lotions, bath soaps, and foot powders. Whereas, zinc stearate have adhering properties that enable the powder to stick to the skin. These benefits of zinc rise its demand in the cosmetic & personal care industry. Hence, the growing demand for cosmetics & personal care products will provide lucrative market growth. 

However, inhaling a higher amount of zinc dust can cause a specific short-term disease called metal fume fever. It can also cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, metallic taste, diarrhea, and stomach damage. These factors are anticipated to restrain the market growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on grade, the zinc dust market is segmented into chemical grade zinc dust, paint grade zinc dust, and others. Based on end-use, the market is segmented into chemical industry, paint industry, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics & personal care, and others. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Key Players Covered:

The key players in the zinc dust market includes U.S. Zinc, Zochem, Vishnupriya Chemicals Private Limited, PURITY ZINC METALS, Reade International Corp., Loba Chemie Pvt Ltd., Pars Zinc Dust, Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific., Transpek-Silox Pvt Ltd, and PALM COMMODITIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC.

Key Insights

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Countries


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisition, Partnership, etc.


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Insights on Regulatory Scenarios


• Porters Five Forces Analysis

Regional Analysis:

The Asia Pacific accounted for the highest revenue share during the forecast period. In which China, India, Japan are the leading countries contributing to the market growth in this region. The growth is attributed to the growth of the chemical industry, which raises the demand for zinc dust. Europe is expected to witness substancial growth owing to the rising demand for zinc dust in the cosmetics & personal care industry. In North America, the growth is associated with the rising pharmaceutical industry. The Middle East & Africa is anticipated to witness signification growth, owing to the expansion of the rising industry in this paints & coatings region.

Segmentation

Zinc Dust Market Developments

• July 2019 – Vizor LLC introduced Super Zinc 1000 and Zinc Natural, the next-generation sunscreen ingredients with the use of surface modification technology. These new products will help the company to expand its product portfolio.


• In January 2019, Aterian Investment Partners announced the acquisition of U.S. Zinc, the manufacturer of zinc dust and zinc oxide. This acquisition will help both the companies in the product expansion in the domestic and international markets.  


• September 2017 – Zinc Oxide LLC has announced the acquisition of Zochem, the manufacturer of zinc powder. This will help Zinc Oxide LLC to expand its sales network and facilities in North America to retain the customer value by offering the best-quality ZnO.