In 2023, China dominated the global lead production with 2.4 million metric tons. Australia and the United States followed with 0.45 and 0.313 million metric tons respectively. From 2022 to 2024, China showed a steady increase in production with a 2.5% annual growth rate, while Australia and the U.S. displayed minimal growth of 1.2% and 0.8% respectively. Peru and Russia maintained stable outputs, around 0.3 and 0.25 million metric tons, while Mexico grew marginally.
Key future trends to monitor include:
- The ability of China to sustain its production growth amid environmental and regulatory challenges.
- Australia and the U.S. efforts to increase their market shares through technological advancements.
- Potential upticks in production from developing countries like India and Turkey as they invest in mining capabilities.
Top countries in Top Lead Producing Countries
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 2,400 | 2017 | |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 450 | 2017 | |
| 3 | 3 United States | 313 | 2017 | |
| 4 | 4 Peru | 300 | 2017 | |
| 5 | 5 Russia | 250 | 2017 | |
| 6 | 6 Mexico | 230 | 2017 | |
| 7 | 7 India | 150 | 2017 | |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 80 | 2017 | |
| 9 | 9 Bolivia | 70 | 2017 | |
| 10 | 10 Turkey | 70 | 2017 |
