Key Market Indicators
Demand for lead in the UK is set to reach almost $525 million by 2026, up from $504 million in 2021. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.7%. Since 1998, British demand for lead has increased by an average of 4.2% each year. In 2021, Germany was the biggest importer of lead, followed by India, the UK and Canada. Meanwhile, the UK's lead exports are expected to reach $750 million by 2026, compared to $661 million in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 2.1%, with a 4.8% increase every year since 1998. In 2021, Australia was the biggest exporter of lead, followed by the UK, Canada and India.