Zinc Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Zinc is mainly used as an anti-corrosion coating on iron and steel. Zinc Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Zinc is rated a Buy. Zinc demanders have a high potential to increase in value, while zinc suppliers have low potential to increase in value. Zinc Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Zinc’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Zinc SWOT Analysis: Strength: zinc has anti-corrosion properties, which will benefit the growth of zinc as emerging countries continue to urbanize. Opportunity to grow: Zinc’s recyclable, non-toxic properties could benefit its growth as environmental concerns increase. Zinc Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that zinc should increase in price over the short term, while a very favorable investor survey means zinc should increase in the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
