Core Insights - The World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) reports a global zinc plate production of 1,192.8 thousand tons and a consumption of 1,219.6 thousand tons in October 2025, resulting in a supply shortfall of 26.7 thousand tons [1] - For the period from January to October 2025, global zinc plate production reached 11,562.0 thousand tons, while consumption was 11,969.5 thousand tons, leading to a cumulative supply deficit of 407.6 thousand tons [1] - In October 2025, global zinc mine production was recorded at 1,089.1 thousand tons, with a total production of 11,054.9 thousand tons from January to October 2025 [1]

Group 1 - In June 2025, global zinc ingot production was 1.1667 million tons, while consumption was 1.1946 million tons, resulting in a supply shortage of 27,800 tons [1] - For the first half of 2025, global zinc ingot production totaled 6.8008 million tons, with consumption at 7.0146 million tons, leading to a supply shortage of 213,800 tons [1] - In June 2025, global zinc mine production reached 1.0628 million tons [2] - For the first half of 2025, global zinc mine production was 6.23 million tons [3]