At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in December declined by Rs 1.80, or 1.09 per cent, to Rs 163.7 per kg, in a business turnover of 589 lots.
On similar lines, the metal for delivery in November shed Rs 1.70, or 1.03 per cent, to Rs 163.10 per kg in 13,052 lots.
Analysts said trimming of positions by participants due to tepid demand from consuming industries in the spot market helped zinc prices to trade lower at futures trade.