Key Market Indicators
Korean imports of lead are projected to reach around $430 million by 2026, up 1.3% year on year on average. This growth has been steady since 1993, when demand increased by 7.2% each year. In 2021, the Czech Republic had the highest lead imports, followed by India, Germany and the UK. Meanwhile, exports of lead from Korea are expected to hit $1.25 billion by 2026, a 3.4% year on year increase. Since 1993, supplies have grown at a rate of 5.6% each year. Australia, the UK and Canada were the main destinations for Korean lead exports in 2021.