Middle East & Africa Zinc Oxide Market Size & Outlook
The zinc oxide market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 358.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.31% is expected of Middle East & Africa zinc oxide market from 2026 to 2033.
The MEA zinc oxide market generated a revenue of USD 256.1 million in 2025.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.31% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, indirect was the largest revenue generating process in 2025.
Indirect is the most lucrative process segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 256.1 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 358.4 million
Growth rate
4.31% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Indirect
Fastest growing segment
Indirect
Historical data covered
2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation
2025
Forecast period covered
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Indirect, Direct, Wet Chemical
Key market players worldwide
Lanxess AG, Toho Zinc Co Ltd, Tata Chemicals, AG Chemi Group, EverZinc, Zinc Nacional, Hakusui Tech Co, Rubamin, TP Polymer Pvt Ltd, Upper India, Zinc Oxide (Aust), Zochem
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 4.2% of the global zinc oxide market in 2025.
Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,500.1 million by 2033.
Middle East & Africa is another region that is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the advancing automotive, agriculture, and construction industries in the region.
According to the International Trade Administration, in 2020, Saudi Arabia accounted for around 52% of the total vehicles sold in the Gulf Cooperation Council and around 35% in the Middle East/North Africa region.
Additionally, according to OICA, the production of automobiles in South Africa witnessed an increase of 11% accounting for 555,889 vehicles in 2022 as compared to 499,087 vehicles in 2021.
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Indirect was the largest segment with a revenue share of 83.76% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa zinc oxide market based on indirect, direct, wet chemical covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Middle East & Africa is another region that is anticipated to witness considerable growth over the forecast period. This growth is attributed to the advancing automotive, agriculture, and construction industries in the region.
According to the International Trade Administration, in 2020, Saudi Arabia accounted for around 52% of the total vehicles sold in the Gulf Cooperation Council and around 35% in the Middle East/North Africa region.
Additionally, according to OICA, the production of automobiles in South Africa witnessed an increase of 11% accounting for 555,889 vehicles in 2022 as compared to 499,087 vehicles in 2021.
Middle East & Africa Zinc Oxide Market Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Indirect
Direct
Wet Chemical
Others
Middle East & Africa Zinc Oxide Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Automotive
Construction
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Paints & Coatings
Pharmaceuticals
Agriculture
Others
Middle East & Africa Zinc Oxide Market Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Powder
Pellets
Liquid
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