After two years of decline, overseas purchases of lead ores increased by 11% to 1.1M tons in 2023.

The Mexican lead ore market expanded modestly to $2.9B in 2024, growing by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The average lead ore import price stood at $299K per ton in October 2024, surging by 8.5% against the previous month.

The global lead ore market contracted modestly to $23.7B in 2024, waning by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global consumption peaked at $26.5B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The African lead ore market reduced to $266M in 2024, with a decrease of -8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $418M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The Australian lead ore market totaled $801M in 2024, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $1.3B in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The Indian lead ore market reduced slightly to $259M in 2024, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Lead ore consumption peaked at $281M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

After four years of growth, the Pakistani lead ore market decreased by -38.9% to $583K in 2024. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $954K, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In April 2023, the lead ore price amounted to $1,637 per ton (FOB, Australia), waning by -19.9% against the previous month.

In December 2022, the price of lead ore was $3,673 per ton (FOB, Mexico), an increase of 4.1% from the previous month.

In 2023, exports of lead ores from Pakistan shrank notably to 2K tons, dropping by -62.1% against 2022.

In 2024, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Myanmar's lead ore market, when its value increased by 46% to $24M. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Lead ore consumption peaked at $51M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the amount of lead ores exported from Chile skyrocketed to 6.1K tons, increasing by 28% compared with the year before.

After three years of growth, the Ghanian lead ore market decreased by -0.1% to $4M in 2024. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +16.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $5.1M.

In 2023, the amount of lead ores imported into South Korea reduced to 541K tons, shrinking by -3.9% compared with 2022 figures.

In 2024, the Romanian lead ore market increased by 3.7% to $844K for the first time since 2021, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $2.4M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, approx. 149K tons of lead ores were exported from Spain; with an increase of 4.1% compared with 2022 figures.

In 2023, overseas shipments of lead ores increased by 551% to 352 tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend.

In 2024, the Canadian lead ore market increased by 1% to $188M, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Lead ore consumption peaked at $986M in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, the Middle Eastern lead ore market increased by 3% to $130M, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2024 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.