Access LME Zinc (LME-ZNC) market prices using this API

Access LME Zinc (LME-ZNC) Market Prices Using This API

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the ability to access real-time market data is crucial for developers and businesses alike. The Metals-API provides a powerful solution for accessing LME Zinc (LME-ZNC) market prices, along with a comprehensive suite of features that empower developers to create innovative applications. This blog post will delve into the significance of Zinc in the metals market, explore the transformative capabilities of the Metals-API, and provide detailed insights into its various endpoints and functionalities.

Metals-API Information

About Zinc (LME-ZNC)

Zinc, represented by the symbol XZN, is a vital industrial metal with a wide range of applications, from galvanizing steel to producing alloys. As industries increasingly embrace digital transformation, the demand for real-time data on metal prices has surged. The integration of technological advancements and data analytics in the metals market has paved the way for smarter decision-making processes.

With the rise of smart technology, businesses can leverage data analytics to gain insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and demand forecasts. The future of the metals market is poised for innovation, with possibilities such as predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms that can enhance trading strategies and risk management.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to provide developers with seamless access to real-time and historical metals data, including LME Zinc prices. This API empowers users to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and retrieve historical data for informed decision-making.

For comprehensive documentation on how to utilize the API effectively, visit the Metals-API Documentation. Here, developers can find detailed information on endpoints, parameters, and response structures.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API boasts a variety of endpoints, each offering unique functionalities that cater to different needs. Below are some of the key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated every 60 minutes or more frequently. This feature is essential for traders who need up-to-the-minute pricing information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019 by appending a specific date to your query. This is particularly useful for analyzing market trends over time.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: This feature enables users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating easier transactions across different currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, providing insights into price movements over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders understand volatility and market dynamics.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive market research and analysis.
API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available metal symbols, ensuring users can easily find the data they need.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding the structure of API responses is crucial for effective integration. Below are examples of various endpoints and their corresponding JSON responses:

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1758715240,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-09-24",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1758628840,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-09-23",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period:

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-09-17",
    "end_date": "2025-09-24",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-09-17": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-09-19": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-09-24": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD:

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1758715240,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates:

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-09-17",
    "end_date": "2025-09-24",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

Get OHLC data for a specific time period:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1758715240,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-09-24",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

Get current bid and ask prices for metals:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1758715240,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-09-24",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

The Metals-API serves as a transformative tool for developers looking to access real-time and historical data on metals, including LME Zinc prices. By leveraging the API's various endpoints, developers can create applications that provide valuable insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and trading strategies. As the metals market continues to evolve, the integration of advanced technologies and data analytics will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of trading and investment.

For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, visit the Metals-API Website. Explore the extensive Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on utilizing the API effectively, and check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a complete list of available metal symbols.

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Access LME Zinc (LME-ZNC) market prices using this API