Global Lead Trends in 2022
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Global lead export is predicted to reach almost $10 billion by 2026, up from around $9 billion in 2021. This growth rate is estimated to be 1.2% annually. Since 2017, global supply has seen a 5.3% annual increase. South Korea was the biggest exporter of lead in 2021, with $1 billion worth of exports. Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada were the next largest exporters in that order. Honduras had an impressive 1,300% year-on-year growth, while Kenya saw a decrease of 83.2%. Global lead import is set to reach $9.7 billion by 2026, slightly higher than the 2021 figure of $9 billion. The average year-on-year growth rate is predicted to be 1.2%. Since 2016, global demand has increased by 7.3% annually. The United States was the largest importer of lead in 2021, at $1.6 billion. India, Germany and the United Kingdom followed in that order. Bermuda experienced a 177.4% year-on-year growth, while Andorra experienced a decrease of 61.4%.
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In 2022 major markets in the Lead Industry were:
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