In 2023, Germany leads Europe in unwrought lead production, though it saw a slight decline. Poland’s production grew modestly, while Italy and Bulgaria experienced double-digit increases. France and Hungary faced significant declines, with France experiencing an 8.8% drop. Romania’s production grew moderately, and Belgium and Sweden saw no substantial change. Notably, Slovakia’s production surged by nearly 50%, albeit from a low base.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements that may impact production efficiencies, shifts in recycling capacities, and policy changes related to environmental concerns, which might alter production dynamics across different European countries.
Top countries in Production of Unwrought Lead by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 234,630,000 | 2023 | -3.84% | -1.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 206,460,000 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.69% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 178,530,000 | 2023 | +1.11% | +11.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 143,590,000 | 2023 | +3.98% | -0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 96,999,000 | 2023 | +6.77% | +13.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 48,969,000 | 2023 | -10.73% | -8.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 47,696,000 | 2021 | +54.45% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 23,961,000 | 2021 | +11.39% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 20,709,000 | 2023 | +12.09% | +6.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 17,802,000 | 2023 | -5.85% | View data |
