Zinc Price in 1996
In 1996, the price of zinc averaged $1,025 per tonne, down 0.6% from the year before. This page covers the 1996 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that zinc would be worth in today's dollars.
1996 Average
$1,025
LME annual average, USD/tonne
Change vs 1995
-0.6%
from $1,031 in 1995
What happened to the zinc price in 1996
Zinc averaged $1,025 per tonne in 1996, essentially unchanged from $1,031 in 1995.
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 1996 average of $1,025 equals about $2,106 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 1996?
What is a 1996 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.