The global export of lead waste or scrap shows significant participation from the United Kingdom and the United States, leading with respective shares of 19.57% and 14.36%. France, Australia, and the Netherlands follow closely. Over the past year, notable growth was recorded in countries like Poland, Kazakhstan, and Colombia by over 12%, whereas countries like Spain, Denmark, and Saudi Arabia experienced declines. Switzerland, Japan, and Portugal have seen growth across five years, whereas some countries experienced negative trends.
Future trends to watch include the impacts of policy changes in environmental regulations, which could affect lead recycling and export dynamics. Tighter regulations may lead to shifts in the leading export countries and possibly decrease in scrap lead exports in favor of domestic recycling initiatives.
Top countries in Export of Lead Waste or Scrap Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 19.57 | 2023 | +4.05% | +4.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 14.36 | 2023 | +3.37% | +3.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.82 | 2023 | +3.71% | +4.63% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 11.41 | 2023 | +4.6% | +4.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 9.79 | 2023 | +2.91% | +3.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 3.57 | 2023 | +1.03% | +2.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Arab Emirates | 3.08 | 2023 | +1.51% | +0.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.81 | 2023 | +0.62% | +2.75% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 2.74 | 2023 | +4.2% | +3.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.29 | 2023 | +5.75% | +2.58% | View data |
