Development status of zinc alloy die-casting industry in 2026
🔩 Industry Overview
Zinc alloy die-casting is an important metal forming process. In the fields of automobiles, electronic appliances, construction and other fields, zinc alloy die-casting is widely used because of its excellent performance. China is firmly the world's largest producer of zinc alloy die-casting parts. In 2024, China's zinc alloy die-casting industry showed a steady and progressive development trend, with annual operating rate reaching 43.21%, output 940,000 tons, demand 881,000 tons, and market size ¥43.7 billion.
Zinc alloy die-casting refers to metal parts that are cast using zinc alloy as raw materials and using the die-casting process. They are mainly composed of high-quality zinc (usually 96%) and aluminum (usually 4%). Commonly used in hardware, electronics, auto parts and handicrafts. According to national standard GB/T13821-2023, zinc alloy die castings are divided into two categories by usage requirements and three levels by surface quality.
Upstream: Zinc alloy ingots, mold steel, coating materials, key equipment (die-casting machines). Midstream: Production & processing of zinc alloy die-castings. Downstream: Widely used in automobiles, 3C, hardware, toys, luggage, etc.
⚙️ Pressure Die Casting Components
Zinc alloy die castings are an important metal forming process. Thanks to the huge domestic manufacturing base and continued growth in high-end manufacturing demand, the market size of China's zinc alloy die-casting parts reached ¥43.7 billion in 2024, with an expected ¥45.22 billion in 2025. Demand is projected to grow from 881 kt to 921 kt, output from 940 kt to 981 kt.
China's zinc alloy die-casting industry has a low concentration level. A large number of SMEs are limited by capital and technology, mostly concentrated in mid-to-low-end general parts, facing dual pressure from raw material price fluctuations and declining processing fees. The industry has entered the stage of "differentiated competition".
China's zinc alloy die-casting market will maintain steady growth. In the context of intelligent manufacturing equipment upgrade, automated production lines will be widely applied. With 5G and IoT, intelligent connected cars will bring new incremental space for zinc alloy die castings.
🔮 Outlook & Global Leadership
China remains the world's largest producer of zinc alloy die-casting parts. In 2025, output is forecast at 981 kt, demand at 921 kt. The industry’s operating rate (43.21% in 2024) reflects sustained expansion, driven by high-end manufacturing and next-gen communication technologies. Intelligent manufacturing and IoT will reshape application scenarios for automotive and electronics sectors, accelerating innovation in zinc alloy die castings.