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.

The average North American market price for lead in 2024 stood at an estimated *** U.S. cents per pound. This represented a slight decrease from the previous year, when the average price of lead stood at ***** cents per pound.

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.

In 2021, the average sales price of lead in China was ****** yuan per ton, an increase of *** percent compared to 2020. In the past decade, the average sales price of lead in China has fluctuated between ****** yuan and ****** yuan per ton.

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Graph and download economic data for Global price of Lead (PLEADUSDM) from Jan 1990 to Apr 2025 about lead, World, metals, and price.

This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for lead worldwide from January 2014 through January 2025. In January 2025, the average monthly price for lead worldwide stood at ******** nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton.

Rising demand for lead in the United States is expected to drive an upward consumption trend over the next decade, with market volume reaching 1.5M tons and market value hitting $2.8B by 2035.

Lead prices in , June, 2025 For that commodity indicator, we provide data from January 1960 to June 2025. The average value during that period was 963.29 USD per metric ton with a minimum of 140.7 USD per metric ton in August 1962 and a maximum of 3719.72 USD per metric ton in October 2007. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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The article discusses the rising demand for lead in the United States, leading to an expected increase in market consumption over the next decade. It forecasts a slight growth in market performance with a projected CAGR of +0.4% from 2024 to 2035, resulting in a market volume of 1.5M tons and a market value of $3.1B by the end of 2035.

Lead is a neurotoxin commonly found in our daily lives. While lead has been eliminated from gasoline, household paint, and solder, you can still be exposed to lead from many different sources including dust containing lead from pre-1978 lead paint, paint chips, contaminated soils, water, ceramic plates, bowls, and glasses, and imported candy, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, academic achievement, and other behavioral issues. As of January 1, 2018, Allegheny County requires every child under age six to be tested for lead exposure. The first of two tests will be conducted when a child is approximately 9-12 months old, and the second test will take place around the child’s second birthday. According to the Allegheny County Health Department, 53% of County children born in 2016 were tested for lead between the ages of nine to 12 months. This share has risen from 30% of County children born in 2009. Children are initially tested with a capillary, or “finger prick” blood test. If an elevated level of lead is found, a venous blood test will be administered to confirm the result. For more information on the testing methods, please see the Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Exposure in Allegheny County report, released in September, 2018. The Allegheny County Health Department currently treats confirmed blood lead level tests with 5 µg/dL or more of lead as elevated. This measurement is based on the CDC’s reference level for public health action, established in May 2012. If a child under age 6 tests with a confirmed blood lead level of 5 µg/dl and above, ACHD offers a free home inspection. The goal of this inspection, along with XRF readings, sampling of dust, soil, and water, is to help identify any sources of lead exposure in the home. The inspection includes identifying possible alternative sources of lead exposure from jewelry, toys, cosmetics, parent occupations and/or hobbies. Inspectors also educate the family about how good nutrition can mitigate absorption of lead and immediate steps the family can take to reduce lead exposure in the home. ACHD also offers free lead testing for the uninsured or underinsured at its Immunization clinic, and at WIC offices in McKeesport and Wilkinsburg. The Allegheny Lead Safe Homes Program currently provides free home repairs to keep families safe from lead paint. This program will test for lead-based paint in the home and will aid with repairs and prevention education to Allegheny County homeowners or renters who meet income requirements and whose home is built before 1978. All work is done in a lead-safe manner. Eligible residents must either have a child under 6 years or a pregnant woman in the household. For additional information about how to use this data accurately and responsibly, please refer to the County's data guide Information appearing in this description was drawn from the following sources: Lead Exposure in Allegheny County (September 2018 pdf report) Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Exposure Prevention (Website) Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Testing (Website) Data about lead in Allegheny County (Website) Allegheny County Health Department’s Approach to Lead (Website) Allegheny County Lead Safe Homes program information (Website) Allegheny County’s Article XXIII Blood Lead Testing Regulation (pdf document)

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Lead is a neurotoxin commonly found in our daily lives. While lead has been eliminated from gasoline, household paint, and solder, you can still be exposed to lead from many different sources including dust containing lead from pre-1978 lead paint, paint chips, contaminated soils, water, ceramic plates, bowls, and glasses, and imported candy, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry

Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has indicated that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, academic achievement, and other behavioral issues.

As of January 1, 2018, Allegheny County requires every child under age six to be tested for lead exposure. The first of two tests will be conducted when a child is approximately 9-12 months old, and the second test will take place around the child’s second birthday. According to the Allegheny County Health Department, 53% of County children born in 2016 were tested for lead between the ages of nine to 12 months. This share has risen from 30% of County children born in 2009.

Children are initially tested with a capillary, or “finger prick” blood test. If an elevated level of lead is found, a venous blood test will be administered to confirm the result. For more information on the testing methods, please see the Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Exposure in Allegheny County report, released in September, 2018. The Allegheny County Health Department currently treats confirmed blood lead level tests with 5 µg/dL or more of lead as elevated. This measurement is based on the CDC’s reference level for public health action, established in May 2012.

If a child under age 6 tests with a confirmed blood lead level of 5 µg/dl and above, ACHD offers a free home inspection. The goal of this inspection, along with XRF readings, sampling of dust, soil, and water, is to help identify any sources of lead exposure in the home. The inspection includes identifying possible alternative sources of lead exposure from jewelry, toys, cosmetics, parent occupations and/or hobbies. Inspectors also educate the family about how good nutrition can mitigate absorption of lead and immediate steps the family can take to reduce lead exposure in the home. ACHD also offers free lead testing for the uninsured or underinsured at its Immunization clinic, and at WIC offices in McKeesport and Wilkinsburg.

The Allegheny Lead Safe Homes Program currently provides free home repairs to keep families safe from lead paint. This program will test for lead-based paint in the home and will aid with repairs and prevention education to Allegheny County homeowners or renters who meet income requirements and whose home is built before 1978. All work is done in a lead-safe manner. Eligible residents must either have a child under 6 years or a pregnant woman in the household.

For additional information about how to use this data accurately and responsibly, please refer to the County's data guide

Information appearing in this description was drawn from the following sources:

Lead Exposure in Allegheny County (September 2018 pdf report)

Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Exposure Prevention (Website)

Allegheny County Health Department’s Lead Testing (Website)

Data about lead in Allegheny County (Website)

Allegheny County Health Department’s Approach to Lead (Website)

Allegheny County Lead Safe Homes program information (Website)

Allegheny County’s Article XXIII Blood Lead Testing Regulation (pdf document)

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The report covers Global Lead Industry Growth and Share. The market is segmented by application (ammunition, batteries, construction, electronics, marine, plumbing, and other applications) and geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle-East and Africa). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of revenue (USD million) for all the above segments.

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In 2025, the lead market was valued at approximately USD 29,900 million. By 2035, it is expected to reach USD 45,200 million, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. This growth is driven by increasing industrialization, rising investments in lead-acid battery production, and growing construction activities.

Metric	Value
Market Size in 2025	USD 29,900 Million
Projected Market Size in 2035	USD 45,200 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	4.2%

Country-wise Outlook-Lead market

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
USA	4.5%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
UK	4.0%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
European Union (EU)	4.3%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Japan	4.6%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
South Korea	4.4%

The global lead market, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) exceeding 3.0%, presents a compelling investment landscape. Driven by robust demand from key sectors like construction (lead-acid batteries for backup power), electronics (soldering and shielding), and ammunition, the market is projected to experience significant expansion over the forecast period (2025-2033). While environmental regulations concerning lead's toxicity pose a constraint, the market's resilience stems from its irreplaceable properties in specific applications. The continuous innovation in lead-acid battery technology, focusing on improved recyclability and reduced environmental impact, is mitigating these concerns. Furthermore, the increasing urbanization and infrastructure development, particularly in emerging economies like India and China, are fueling the demand for lead in construction and infrastructure projects. Major players like Glencore, Johnson Controls, and Vedanta Resources are strategically positioned to capitalize on this growth, leveraging their established supply chains and technological expertise. However, price volatility in lead, linked to global supply and demand dynamics, presents a challenge to market stability. Segmentation analysis reveals ammunition, batteries, and construction as dominant application areas. Geographically, Asia-Pacific, led by China and India, is expected to dominate the market due to its rapid industrialization and burgeoning construction sectors. North America and Europe also represent significant markets, although their growth rates may be slightly more moderate compared to Asia-Pacific. Competition in the lead market is characterized by a mix of large multinational corporations and smaller regional players. The larger players often possess greater resources for research and development, enabling them to innovate and introduce more environmentally friendly lead-based products, improving their market positioning. The ongoing focus on sustainable practices and circular economy models within the industry will further shape the market landscape in the coming years, incentivizing recycling initiatives and responsible sourcing of lead materials. Recent developments include: Recent developments pertaining to the market studied will be covered in the complete report.. Key drivers for this market are: Rising Demand for Lead-Acid Batteries in Electric Vehicles, Other Drivers. Potential restraints include: Rising Demand for Lead-Acid Batteries in Electric Vehicles, Other Drivers. Notable trends are: Battery Segment is Expected to Dominate the Market.