Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands is set to become a major importer and exporter of lead over the next five years. Imports of lead into the country are predicted to total around $75.7 million this year, with an average growth rate of 0.2% year-on-year since 1997. This puts the Netherlands in 26th place in the global ranking, with Portugal just ahead at $74.6 million. India, Germany and the UK came in 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively. Exports of lead from the Netherlands are expected to total around $183.5 million in 2026, with an average growth rate of 2.1% year-on-year since 1997. This places the Netherlands 19th in the global ranking, with the Czech Republic just ahead at $162.3 million. Australia, the UK and Canada were the top three exporters in this ranking.