What defines Special High Grade (SHG) Zinc in the Indian market?

SHG Zinc is the highest purity grade available, containing a minimum of 99.995% Zinc, essential for high-quality galvanizing and alloy production. BigMint provides daily price assessments for SHG Ingots in Mumbai and Delhi, helping buyers benchmark against LME-linked primary producer rates.

How is Zinc Dross priced relative to primary zinc ingots?

Zinc Dross is a byproduct of galvanizing containing 92-94% zinc and is typically priced at a percentage of the SHG ingot rate based on its metallic recovery value. BigMint tracks weekly Zinc Dross prices in Delhi, providing a transparent valuation for both galvanizers and secondary smelters.

What are the common industrial uses for Zinc Oxide?

Zinc Oxide (99% Zn) is widely used in the rubber, ceramics, and pharmaceutical industries, with price movements closely following the primary zinc metal index. BigMint offers weekly price updates for Zinc Oxide in the Delhi market, assisting procurement teams in the chemical and manufacturing sectors.

Why is Zinc Diecast scrap important for the automotive industry?

Diecast scrap is recovered from precision components like door handles and carburetors, serving as a vital feedstock for producing Zamak alloys. BigMint monitors CFR West Coast rates for imported Zinc Diecast scrap from the Middle East, allowing Indian recyclers to optimize their import costs.

How do South Korean zinc imports impact the Indian domestic market?

Imports from South Korea provide a competitive alternative to domestic primary metal, often influencing the physical premiums charged at Indian ports. BigMint tracks weekly CFR Nhava Sheva rates for South Korean SHG ingots, helping traders analyze the price spread between imported and domestic supply.

What is the significance of the Yunnan market for global zinc pricing?

Yunnan is a major production hub in China, and its '0# Zinc Ingot' rates are a key indicator of Asian supply availability. BigMint tracks Exw-Yunnan prices to give Indian users a macro view of Chinese production costs and their potential impact on LME trends.

How does BigMint ensure the accuracy of its 'Exy-Mumbai' Zinc assessments?

Exy-Mumbai prices reflect the actual trading sentiment in local warehouses, adjusted for live MCX movements and physical demand. BigMint's daily BME assessments capture these ground-level transactions, providing a reliable spot benchmark for the Western Indian trade corridor.

Can BigMint data be used to hedge zinc inventory risks?

Yes, by comparing BigMint's domestic spot prices with MCX futures, procurement managers can identify 'basis' opportunities to decide between immediate spot buying or future hedging. Our daily closing rates across Delhi and Mumbai provide the necessary data points for effective risk management.

Zinc Prices – Daily Market Rates & LME Trends


China
CHN	Zinc Ingot, 0#, Exw-Yunnan, ChinaDOM 19, May 2026 12:17 IST \| Daily	Zn 99.99%	RMB	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
India
IND	Zinc Special High Grade Ingot, BME, Exy-Mumbai, India DOM 19, May 2026 17:15 IST \| Daily	25 Kg, Ingot, Zn 99.995%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Zinc Diecast Scrap, CFR West Coast, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 17:21 IST \| Daily	Attachment 4-5%	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Zinc Ingot, CFR Nhava Sheva, South KoreaIMP 13, May 2026 17:23 IST \| Weekly	SHG Zn 99.995%	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Zinc Dross, Exw-Delhi, IndiaDOM 13, May 2026 17:29 IST \| Weekly	Lumps, Zn 92-94%	INR	tax	Within 7 days	NA
IND	Zinc Oxide, Exw-Delhi, IndiaDOM 13, May 2026 17:29 IST \| Weekly	0.3 - 0.5 microns, Zn 99%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Zinc Special High Grade Ingot, Exw-Delhi, India DOM 19, May 2026 17:15 IST \| Daily	25 Kg, Ingot, Zn 99.99%	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA

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CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
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CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
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CY 2014	15
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Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Import - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Production level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Export - Iron Ore | India

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CY 2015	25
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CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
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CY 2016	30
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Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15