Key Market Indicators
Costa Rica is projected to export $31 million worth of lead by 2026, a 3.9% increase from its 2021 figure of $25 million. Since 1999, the country's lead exports have grown at a rate of 14.1% year-on-year. Last year, Costa Rica placed 47th in the world lead export rankings, behind Myanmar at $24.6 million. Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada came in second, third, and fourth place, respectively. Meanwhile, Costa Rican lead imports are set to reach $780,000 by 2026, a 1.7% increase from 2021's figure of $707,000. Since 1999, the country's lead imports have grown 6.2% year-on-year. Last year, Costa Rica was 80th in the world lead import rankings, behind Myanmar at $707,000. India, Germany, and the United Kingdom came in second, third, and fourth place, respectively.
