Key Market Indicators
Portugal's lead exports are expected to rise to $43 million by 2026, up from $36 million in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 3.1%, slightly higher than the 3.3% increase seen since 1993. In 2021, Portugal ranked 38th in the world for lead exports, with Chile taking the lead at $36 million. Australia, the UK and Canada were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in this ranking respectively. Meanwhile, Portuguese lead imports are predicted to reach $104 million by 2026, up from $85 million in 2021. This is a year-on-year compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, and a 13.1% increase since 1993. In 2021, Portugal was 25th in the global ranking for lead imports, with Bulgaria taking the lead at $85 million. India, Germany and the UK were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in this ranking respectively.
