Key Market Indicators
The UAE's lead imports are set to reach $149 million by 2026, up from $131 million in 2021, growing at a rate of 2.2% year on year. Since 2012, demand for lead in the UAE has risen 6.2% annually. In 2021, the country ranked 17th in terms of lead imports, with the Philippines overtaking at $131 million. India, Germany and the UK followed in second, third and fourth place. Meanwhile, exports of lead from the UAE are expected to reach $144 million by 2026, up from $117 million in 2021, growing at a rate of 3.5% year on year. Since 2012, supply of lead from the UAE has grown 15.1% annually. In 2021, the country ranked 21st in terms of lead exports, with Italy overtaking at $117 million. Australia, the UK and Canada followed in second, third and fourth place.