Explore the factors influencing lead metal prices, including supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical issues, and market speculation. Discover how industries like automotive and construction affect demand, and learn about the impact of technological advancements on pricing trends.

Lead fell to 2,028.48 USD/T on July 11, 2025, down 0.69% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has risen 1.60%, but it is still 8.21% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Lead - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In 2023, the average price for lead stood at 2,136 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. It is forecast that in 2026 the price of one metric ton of lead will amount to 2,100 nominal U.S. dollars.

Explore the factors influencing lead prices per kilogram, from global production shifts and environmental policies to demand in automotive industries and speculative trading dynamics. Understand how macroeconomic trends and technological advances impact this crucial metal's market value.

The Nigerien lead market rose significantly to $576M in 2024, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +85.0% against 2016 indices.

In 2023, approx. 37K tons of lead were imported into the Philippines; increasing by 19% compared with 2022 figures.

In 2024, the Nigerien lead ore market increased by 27% to $66M, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Lead ore consumption peaked at $119M in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Zinc fell to 2,737.50 USD/T on July 11, 2025, down 1.60% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has risen 3.51%, but it is still 6.98% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Zinc - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Tin rose to 33,559 USD/T on July 10, 2025, up 0.83% from the previous day. Over the past month, Tin's price has risen 2.78%, but it is still 3.19% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Tin - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

In the United States, the average price of construction sand and gravel was about 13.90 U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2024. Regional sand and gravel shortages have been known to occur in highly populated areas, which in turn can lead to increased prices in large urban areas. The United States as the leading sand and gravel producer The United States was ranked as the largest producer of industrial sand and gravel in the world in 2023, with production amounting to 130 million metric tons. That same year, the U.S. produced an estimated 920 million metric tons of sand and gravel for construction. Sand and gravel demand Demand for construction sand and gravel has increased in recent years due to growth in both the private and public construction industries. Many factors can impact the production and demand for sand and gravel, including infrastructure funding, housing starts, and weather. Similarly, industrial sand and gravel consumption has also increased in tandem with the oil and gas sector. Growth in oil and gas drilling has also led to an increase in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) sand consumption. Some new efficient fracking techniques also require the use of more sand.

The price of crushed stone in the United States has continuously risen over the last decade, reaching a peak of an estimated ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2024. U.S. crushed stone production: every state participates The U.S. crushed stone production amounted to an estimated total of *** billion metric tons in 2023, a slight decrease compared to the previous year. All ** U.S. states are producers of crushed stone, with an estimated ***** companies operating ***** quarries across the country. Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida were among the largest crushed stone producers. Most of the stone produced domestically was limestone and dolomite, followed by granite. Crushed stone consumption in the United States The U.S. volume of crushed stone imports amounted to ** million metric tons in 2023. Of the stone that was consumed, the majority was used as construction material, largely for road construction and maintenance. The demand and supply of crushed stone tends to depend highly on the overall wellbeing of the construction market. A growing public and private construction sector will likely lead to rising crushed stone prices. In terms of recycling, crushed stone aggregate that was used in road surfaces have been increasingly recycled across the United States. Sand and gravel can be used as substitutes for crushed stone in road building.

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The industry for the production of forged, pressed, drawn and stamped parts is facing numerous challenges. As automotive suppliers, the majority of industry players are closely linked to their customer market. The upheaval in the automotive industry and the resulting crisis among German manufacturers are therefore also having a direct impact on sales trends in the forging industry. In addition, volatile commodity prices, a possible trade war with the USA and continued high energy prices are having a strong negative impact on the industry's development. Against this backdrop, the industry has only recorded slight growth at an average annual rate of 2.3% since 2020. In the current year, turnover is expected to fall by 1.7% compared to the previous year and amount to 29.5 billion euros.Recently, industry players have not only been confronted with volatile demand from car manufacturers, but also with a decline in production volumes in the German economy. The automotive industry is the sector's most important customer market, which is why changes in the automotive industry have a major impact on the metal parts manufacturing sector. Automotive suppliers specialising in components for combustion engines in particular are under increasing pressure. They have to adapt to the trend towards electromobility and the resulting change in demand for vehicle parts. In order not to fall behind in areas such as resource-efficient production, automation and digitalisation, market players must also invest heavily in research and development. The volatility of metal prices and high energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022 have led to a significant increase in production costs. These could only be passed on to a limited extent to the major customers in the automotive industry, who are in a better negotiating position due to favourable import opportunities. This has resulted in falling profit margins for the industry. As a consequence, some companies are expected to leave the market.For the period from 2025 to 2030, IBISWorld expects average annual industry growth of 2.1% and industry turnover of 32.8 billion euros in 2030. In the coming years, raw material prices are expected to stabilise and energy costs are expected to fall, which should lead to a slight easing of the cost burden. It can also be assumed that companies will continue to invest in automation and digitalisation and further optimise their manufacturing processes. This should also contribute to an increase in efficiency and margins. In view of this, demand for highly qualified labour with the skills required to operate and monitor new machines and technologies is expected to increase.

NCDEX: Spot Price: Lead: Mumbai: Second Session data was reported at 178.350 INR/kg in 16 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 178.400 INR/kg for 15 May 2025. NCDEX: Spot Price: Lead: Mumbai: Second Session data is updated daily, averaging 182.800 INR/kg from Jun 2023 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 477 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 195.200 INR/kg in 21 May 2024 and a record low of 174.800 INR/kg in 22 Mar 2024. NCDEX: Spot Price: Lead: Mumbai: Second Session data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PB001: Commodities Spot Price: National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited.

Latest Delhi scrap metal prices including Copper, Brass, Aluminium, Zinc, Lead, and more. Updated daily with market trends.

In 2023, exports of lead ores from Croatia shrank markedly to 621 kg, which is down by -30.5% on 2022.

In 2023, approx. 28 kg of lead ores were imported into Luxembourg; increasing by 2,700% on the previous year.

For the third consecutive year, Costa Rica recorded decline in supplies from abroad of lead ores, which decreased by -41.6% to 674 kg in 2023.

South Korea ImPI: CC: MI: BM: Scrap Metal data was reported at 191.720 2015=100 in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 195.120 2015=100 for Feb 2024. South Korea ImPI: CC: MI: BM: Scrap Metal data is updated monthly, averaging 51.590 2015=100 from Jan 1971 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 639 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 256.520 2015=100 in Apr 2022 and a record low of 14.160 2015=100 in Mar 1972. South Korea ImPI: CC: MI: BM: Scrap Metal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by The Bank of Korea. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.I115: Import Price Index (Contractual Currency Basis): 2015=100.

Lead ore exports from Denmark surged to 18 kg in 2023, picking up by 200% on the previous year.