Regional Changes in Refined Zinc Output and Demand
621
42%
21%
10%
4%
18%
5%
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Other Asia
Rest of World
Fig. 3 Regional share of global refined zinc consumption in 2015
already promoting demand for zinc outside China and will continue to do so. China’s
BRI is by no means the only source of funding for infrastructure projects in the rest
of the world, with Japanese funding for such projects in the six largest South East
countries somewhat higher than BRI financing. Regional development banks and
various government agencies are also playing a major role in promoting infrastructure
development in many countries (Fig. 4).
37%
22%
11%
3%
21%
6%
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Other Asia
Rest of World
Fig. 4 Regional share of global refined zinc consumption in 2023
621
42%
21%
10%
4%
18%
5%
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Other Asia
Rest of World
Fig. 3 Regional share of global refined zinc consumption in 2015
already promoting demand for zinc outside China and will continue to do so. China’s
BRI is by no means the only source of funding for infrastructure projects in the rest
of the world, with Japanese funding for such projects in the six largest South East
countries somewhat higher than BRI financing. Regional development banks and
various government agencies are also playing a major role in promoting infrastructure
development in many countries (Fig. 4).
37%
22%
11%
3%
21%
6%
China
Europe
North America
Japan
Other Asia
Rest of World
Fig. 4 Regional share of global refined zinc consumption in 2023