The global zinc phosphate market was valued at USD 127 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 161 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period, according to Intel Market Research. Zinc phosphate (Zn3(PO4)2) is an inorganic compound used as a corrosion-resistant pigment, metal primer and functional additive in coatings, plastics and metal-treatment applications.

Zinc phosphate serves as an anticorrosion pigment in primers and paints, as a surface-treatment and pretreatment chemical in metal finishing, and as a functional stabilizer and filler in polymer and specialty applications. Demand is tied to the expansion of protective and industrial coatings, the shift toward non-toxic anticorrosion pigments, and the rising use of zinc phosphate in powder coatings and metal pretreatment. Asia-Pacific is the largest region, supported by extensive coatings and metalworking industries in China, India and Southeast Asia.

North America and Europe sustain steady demand in premium anticorrosion and industrial applications. Continued protective-coating growth positions zinc phosphate as a steadily advancing anticorrosion stabilizer.