- Zinc chloride, a white crystalline solid or colorless liquid, is a critical chemical used across various industries due to its properties as a catalyst, corrosion inhibitor, and dehydrating agent. Its applications range from dry cell battery production to water treatment and pharmaceutical formulations
- The growing demand for zinc chloride is driven by the rising need for efficient energy storage solutions, particularly in dry cell batteries, increasing environmental regulations promoting water treatment, and expanding agricultural activities requiring zinc-based fertilizers
- Asia-Pacific dominated the zinc chloride market with the largest revenue share of 42.5% in 2023, driven by rapid industrialization, high demand for electronics, and significant agricultural activities, particularly in countries such as China and India
- Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, propelled by stringent environmental regulations, advancements in chemical manufacturing, and increasing adoption of zinc chloride in water treatment and pharmaceutical applications
- The battery grade segment dominated the largest market revenue share of 33% in 2024, driven by the rising demand for zinc chloride in battery production, particularly for zinc-carbon and zinc-chloride batteries used in electric vehicles and consumer electronics
