Zinc Price in 1991
In 1991, the price of zinc averaged $1,117 per tonne, down 26.2% from the year before. This page covers the 1991 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that zinc would be worth in today's dollars.
1991 Average
$1,117
LME annual average, USD/tonne
Change vs 1990
-26.2%
from $1,513 in 1990
What happened to the zinc price in 1991
Zinc averaged $1,117 per tonne in 1991, sliding 26.2% from the $1,513 average of 1990.
The 1990s were choppy and ultimately soft, with the 1997-98 Asian crisis and persistent oversupply leaving zinc near $1,000 by decade's end.
Adjusted for inflation, zinc's 1991 average of $1,117 equals about $2,643 in today's dollars. The conversion uses US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U annual averages, so treat it as a close approximation rather than an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the price of zinc in 1991?
What is a 1991 zinc price worth in today's dollars?
Annual averages are World Bank and LME zinc prices per tonne in US dollars (LME cash and settlement basis). The 2025 figure is preliminary. Where daily data exists, the per-year high, low, and close come from MetalCharts historical data. Inflation adjustments use BLS CPI-U annual averages.