In 2023, Germany led the European import market of refined unwrought lead with a substantial share, followed by Spain, Czechia, and Poland. Significant year-on-year growth was observed in France, Netherlands, and Bulgaria, while Italy, Ireland, and Croatia experienced notable declines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate indicates modest changes, highlighting Estonia and Slovakia's strong growth trajectory.
Future trends to watch include potential continued growth in markets like Slovakia due to its recent surge, while monitoring the impacts of fluctuating demand from traditionally larger importers like Germany and Spain. Environmental policies and technological shifts towards battery technologies may also affect lead import dynamics.
Top countries in Import of Refined Unwrought Lead Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.44 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 14.35 | 2023 | -1.32% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czechia | 12.87 | 2023 | |||
| 4 | 4 Poland | 10.71 | 2023 | +3.2% | -0.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.77 | 2023 | -4.92% | -7.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.98 | 2023 | +2.96% | +17.71% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6.37 | 2023 | +2.23% | +8.08% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 3.88 | 2023 | +3.67% | +7.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.65 | 2023 | +0.66% | -2.08% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.36 | 2023 | +17.15% | +15.46% | View data |
