In 2023, Germany led European exports of refined unwrought lead with 220.86 million kilograms but faced a 3.13% decline. Italy followed, increasing by 4.24% to 126.88 million kilograms. Estonia, Austria, and Ireland saw significant growth, with Estonia at 10.23%, Austria leaping 17.41%, and Ireland experiencing an extraordinary 185.09% rise. France recorded a dramatic decrease, halting exports completely. The Compound Annual Growth Rate over the last five years shows steady growth trends for several countries, though some like Germany experienced slight declines.
Future trends to watch include the impact of environmental regulations on lead production and export, technology shifts towards lead substitutes, and fluctuations in demand due to industrial changes. Monitoring emerging economies' demand for refined lead and strategic shifts in trade policies will be critical for assessing 2024 and beyond.
Top countries in Export of Refined Unwrought Lead by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 220,860,000 | 2023 | +0.074% | -3.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 126,880,000 | 2023 | +0.012% | +4.24% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 113,530,000 | 2023 | +8.7% | +0.028% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 72,380,000 | 2023 | -1.7% | -2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 70,241,000 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 62,822,000 | 2023 | -0.075% | +1.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 37,742,000 | 2023 | +27.97% | -6.45% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 32,149,000 | 2023 | -1.47% | -0.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 15,227,000 | 2023 | +5.57% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 12,041,000 | 2023 | +4.75% | +10.23% | View data |
