Key Market Indicators
South Africa's lead imports are projected to drop by 2.7% annually to reach around $22 million by 2026. This is a decline of 4.6% since 2005. In 2021, South Africa was 37th in the world rankings, overtaken by Macedonia, which imported $26 million. India, Germany and the United Kingdom were the next three highest importers. Meanwhile, South African lead exports are expected to rise 1.2% each year to reach $33 million by 2026. This marks a 7.8% increase since 2005. In 2021, South Africa was 43rd in the world rankings, overtaken by Estonia which exported $31 million. Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada were the next three biggest exporters.