Key Market Indicators
The demand for lead in Batswana is expected to increase steadily in the coming years. By 2026, imports are predicted to reach around $8.5 million, growing 3.2% year on year on average. This would represent an increase of 13% compared to 2005. In 2021, Batswana ranked 53rd among the world's leading importers of lead, with Serbia overtaking with $7 million. India, Germany and the United Kingdom were the top three importers in that year. Meanwhile, Batswana's exports of lead are forecast to reach nearly $1 million by 2026, a slight 0.4% increase year on year on average. Since 2005, the country's supplies decreased by 7%. In 2021, it came in at 93rd among the world's leading exporters of lead, with Bosnia and Herzegovina overtaking with $968,570. Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada were the top three exporters in that year.
