Lead rose to 2,020.08 USD/T on October 24, 2025, up 0.24% from the previous day. Over the past month, Lead's price has risen 0.03%, but it is still 1.41% 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 October of 2025.

In May 2023, the price of Lead was $2,884 per ton (FOB, Australia), which saw a 19% increase compared to the previous month.

The average lead export price stood at $2,486 per ton in March 2025, jumping by 24% against the previous month.

The average lead ore export price stood at $2,039 per ton in March 2025, jumping by 111% against the previous month.

Revenue for the Silver, Lead and Zinc Ore Mining industry remains subdued in 2025-26, having experienced significant volatility in the five years preceding it. Industry revenue has fallen at an annualised 5.2% from 2020-21 to sit at $5.6 billion in 2025-26, when it is anticipated to dip 2.4%. A strong commodity-driven boom occurred through 2022-23, but the recent downtrend in revenue is primarily the result of normalising metal prices, weaker construction activity in China (a key downstream market for zinc miners), and operational headwinds like regulatory delays and declining ore grades at flagship projects like Cannington and Rosebery. The industry’s profit margin has fallen from 20.3% in 2020-21 to 11.3% in 2025-26, a reflection of mounting expenses like purchase costs, legal fees and insurance premiums. Market volatility has shifted the core make-up of industry revenue. While zinc remains the dominant product segment in both value and weight, its share has been eroded by weather disruptions, mine closures and global price normalisation, which have driven a 22.3% fall in the per kiloton price since 2020-21 after accounting for inflation. Meanwhile, the silver ore and concentrates segment has strengthened thanks to its growing use in photovoltaic and end electronic applications amid the broader clean energy transition. International trade for the industry has shown significant volatility in recent years. In 2024-25, export revenue surged 37.1% off the back of hikes in the value of exported zinc and lead ores and concentrates, which climbed 35.2% and 51.9%, respectively. At the same time, imports skyrocketed 112.5% to meet more than one-third of domestic demand. Industry revenue is forecast to stabilise, growing modestly at an annualised 0.3% over the five years through 2030-31 to reach $5.7 billion. Incremental output improvements, the ongoing ramp-up at the Century mine and potential gains from recommissioned assets like Endeavour and Bowdens Silver will support the industry. Still, global pricing uncertainty, soft demand from China and the structural need for technological and sustainability upgrades will pressure profit margins. Success will hinge on how effectively companies can execute cost discipline and unlock efficiencies by expanding brownfield operations.

Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Lead data was reported at 1.200 % in Feb 2013. This stayed constant from the previous number of 1.200 % for Jan 2013. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Lead data is updated monthly, averaging 1.200 % from Feb 2008 (Median) to Feb 2013, with 61 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.200 % in Feb 2013 and a record low of 0.600 % in Aug 2009. Australia Commodity Price Index: Weights: Base Metals: Lead data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I051: Commodity Price Index: Weights (Old).

In 2024, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Australian lead market, when its value decreased by -3.1% to $143M. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +62.1% against 2015 indices.

Australia had the world’s largest reserves of lead as of 2024, amounting to ** million metric tons that year. China had the second-largest lead reserves at that time, amounting to ** million metric tons. The total global reserves of lead amounted to ** million metric tons in 2024. Global lead industry figures In 2024, China was the leading producer of lead worldwide, despite having the second-largest lead reserves in the world. That year, China produced an estimated *** million metric tons of lead. The market price of lead in North America has fluctuated slightly in recent years: in 2015 the price was **** U.S. cents per pound, while the 2023 price stood at an estimated *** U.S. cents per pound. Lead and its uses Lead is a naturally occurring element that is soft and malleable. It is a post-transition metal that is very dense and is easily tarnished to a dull grey color. Lead’s use by humans dates back to 7000-6500 BCE, first found in modern day Anatolia. Ancient Egyptians first used it in cosmetics, and as well as likely having used the metal in glasses, enamels, and as weights for fishing nets. In recent decades, however the use of lead has decreased due to health concerns. Prolonged exposure to lead can cause negative health effects. Regardless of these negative health effects, it is still seen as a valuable commodity. It remains commonly used in car batteries, pigments, lifting weights, and ammunition. The total global consumption of refined lead in 2023 amounted to approximately **** million metric tons.

In August 2022, the lead price stood at $2,224 per ton (FOB, Australia), declining by -5.8% against the previous month.

Australia PPI: Articles: Mfg Industries: Basic Metal Products: Basic Non Ferrous Metal: Copper, Silver, Lead Smelt data was reported at 187.500 1989-1990=100 in Sep 2009. This records an increase from the previous number of 168.000 1989-1990=100 for Jun 2009. Australia PPI: Articles: Mfg Industries: Basic Metal Products: Basic Non Ferrous Metal: Copper, Silver, Lead Smelt data is updated quarterly, averaging 97.500 1989-1990=100 from Mar 1983 (Median) to Sep 2009, with 107 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 323.100 1989-1990=100 in Dec 2006 and a record low of 57.600 1989-1990=100 in Mar 1983. Australia PPI: Articles: Mfg Industries: Basic Metal Products: Basic Non Ferrous Metal: Copper, Silver, Lead Smelt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I022: Producer Price Index: 1989-90=100: ANZSIC 1993: Output of the Manufacturing Industry.

51 Global export shipment records of Scrap Lead with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

GlobalData’s “Base Metals Mining in Australia to 2021” report covers comprehensive information on Australia’s base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead) mining industry, base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead) reserves and grade, the historical and forecast data on base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead) production, and price. The report also includes the historical and forecast data on base metal (copper, zinc, and lead) consumption, ores and concentrates exports and exports by country. Detailed analysis of the Australian mining industry’s regulatory structure, factors affecting the demand for base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead), profile of major base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead) producing companies in Australia, and base metal (copper, nickel, zinc, and lead) mining projects at various stages (active, exploration and development) of the supply chain are provided Read More

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7687 Global import shipment records of Lead,scrap with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

Tin rose to 35,772 USD/T on October 23, 2025, up 1.15% from the previous day. Over the past month, Tin's price has risen 4.23%, and is up 14.89% compared to the same time last year, 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 October of 2025.

Zinc rose to 3,023.60 USD/T on October 24, 2025, up 0.05% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has risen 3.26%, but it is still 2.68% 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 October of 2025.

558 Global export shipment records of Lead Ingot with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

The Australian refined lead market shrank to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In April 2023, the refined lead price amounted to $2,442 per ton (FOB, Australia), with an increase of 2.8% against the previous month.

Australia has a large supply of mineral, hydrocarbon and non-mineral reserves, which are often high quality and close to the Earth’s surface, enabling Australia’s Mining division to be globally price competitive. Fluctuations in commodity prices have fuelled revenue volatility over the past few years. Energy supply shocks, driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have sent global energy prices soaring, boosting the value of coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports over the past few years. However, softening energy prices in the two years through 2024-25 will constrain energy export revenue and weaken expansion. Iron ore prices have also fluctuated significantly in recent years. These prices climbed to a peak in 2020-21 because of supply chain disruptions in Brazil. However, a recent property market crisis in China has weakened steel demand, causing iron ore prices to sink and reach a two-year low in September 2024. The price bounced back in October 2024 amid optimism surrounding the Chinese economy and stimulus measures, but is forecast to drop in 2024-25 as recent trade tensions and the United States’ sweeping tariffs exacerbated this trend and pushed prices down. Division revenue is expected to have risen at an annualised 0.6% over the five years through 2024-25, to $437.3 billion. This includes an anticipated fall of 10.5% in 2024-25 as the values of coal, LNG and iron ore exports ease on the back of softening prices. Some miners have pivoted towards future-facing commodities like copper and lithium to align with energy transition trends, but oversupply and softening prices pose ongoing profitability challenges. Soaring operational costs are compounding these issues as labour shortages, rising input costs and sophisticated competition have eroded profit margins. While commodity prices like oil, gas and coal have retracted from recent highs, they remain above 2019-20 levels, offering some relief and counteracting profitability dips. Many mining companies have moved from completing expansion programs to rebalancing their portfolios and implementing cost-reduction initiatives, offsetting profitability slumps. Output across several key commodities like iron ore is set to climb as new mines and expansion projects come online. Despite this, a global supply glut will ease commodity prices, reducing division revenue. Revenue is forecast to decline at an annualised 3.1% over the five years through 2029-30, to $374.3 billion. Growing demand for critical minerals and commodities used in renewable infrastructure represents a growth opportunity for some areas of the Mining division. Consolidation trends will also accelerate over the coming years as larger miners undertake mergers and acquisitions.