In this year’s report:
2022 saw zinc price volatility rise to its highest levels for a decade. Given the outlook for 2023, it seems certain that this heightened volatility will remain a feature for the year.
The primary influence on price volatility in 2022 was the impact of power prices on European smelter production. In 2023, will this remain the main source of uncertainty in the zinc market? And what are the wildcards to watch out for?
Drawing on insight from the Zinc Research Suite our analysts lay out the top themes to watch in 2023.
This includes:
- Will European producers continue to manage output?
- Could Chinese rule changes disrupt concentrate flows?
- And more.