Global Nano Zinc Oxide Market size was valued at USD 387.34 Million in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 612.8 Million by 2034 at a CAGR of 4.86% during the forecast period to reach 2025 – 2034.

Nano Zinc Oxide Market: Overview

Nano zinc oxide powders are mainly inorganic nanosized zinc oxide powders having typically average diameters below 100 nm. These kinds of nanoparticles view many applications in various industries and medicine due to their properties like antibacterial, antifungal, anticorrosive, catalytic, and UV-filtering.

The very small size leads to a large surface area as compared to the volume, thus making these nanoparticles more reactive and catalytically enhanced. Electrochemical depositions, hydrothermal methods, sol-gell processing, chemical vapor deposition, and thermal decomposition are just some of the routes by which ZnO nanoparticles can be synthesized.

The growing demand for LEDs, especially due to energy-efficient lighting and display technologies, has increased the application of nano-zinc oxide to their production and consumption. Various sectors, such as emerging electronics components, health care, and renewable energy industries, are using these typical properties of nanoparticles for innovative applications. They are expected to increase the demand for Nano zinc oxide.

However, factors such as growing environmental and health concerns, the high production cost of nanozinc oxides, and the lack of universal directives pertaining to the usage of nanozinc oxide are restraining market growth.

The growing technological innovations in nano zinc oxide manufacturing, increasing investment in the sustainable production of nano zinc oxide, and growing demand for nano zinc oxide in the emerging market are some of the factors expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

The global nano zinc particle oxide market is segmented by product type, by end use, by application and by region. By product type, the coated nano ZnO segment led the market in 2024. It is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for coated nano zinc oxide in various applications such as personal care and cosmetics and electronics.

Moreover, increased skin awareness and trends toward transparent, non-whitening sunscreens increase the demand for coated nano ZnO. Advancements further aid growth in the segment in coating technologies that provide better dispersion and compatibility of nano ZnO into different media, making it more appealing to manufacturers in the cosmetics, paints, and coatings industries.

Based on Region, the Nano Zinc Oxide market is segmented into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.  Among all these, Asia Pacific held the highest market share in 2024 and is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period due to the growing demand owing to the rapid development of the region’s personal care and cosmetics industry. Key countries like China, Japan, India, and South Korea are mainly driving the growth of this region’s market.

Report Scope

Feature of the ReportDetails
Market Size in 2025USD 387.34 Million
Projected Market Size in 2034USD 612.8 Million
Market Size in 2024USD 381.43 Million
CAGR Growth Rate4.86% CAGR
Base Year2024
Forecast Period2025-2034
Key SegmentBy Product, Application, End-Use and Region
Report CoverageRevenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional ScopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global Nano Zinc Oxide market. The driving forces, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict an in-depth market scenario. Segment-wise market size and market share during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of this Global Nano Zinc Oxide industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, aftermarket service providers, market giants, and niche players, all of whom are studied and analyzed extensively for their strengths, weaknesses, and value-addition prospects. In addition, the report covers key players’ profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends and dynamics in partnerships, and emerging business models.

Global Nano Zinc Oxide Market 2025–2034 (By Million)

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List of the prominent players in the Nano Zinc Oxide Market:

  • BASF SE
  • EverZinc
  • Griller-Werke AG
  • Inframat Advanced Materials LLC
  • Lanxess Corporation
  • Nanophase Technologies Corporation
  • Pan-Continental Chemical Co. Ltd.
  • Sakai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
  • Showa Denko Materials Co. Ltd.
  • Umicore N.V.
  • American Elements
  • Nano Labs
  • S. Research Nanomaterials Inc.
  • Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC
  • Micronisers Pvt Ltd.
  • Others

The Nano Zinc Oxide Market is segmented as follows:

By Product

  • Healthcare industry
  • Agriculture industry
  • Polymer industry
  • Personal care
  • Paints and coatings
  • Others

By Application

  • Catalyst
  • Additive
  • Electrolyte
  • Pore fillers
  • Physical filter

By End-Use    

  • Uncoated Nano Zinc Oxide
  • Coated Nano Zinc Oxide

Regional Coverage:

North America

  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Rest of North America

Europe

  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • New Zealand
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America