Lead industry worldwide

Statistics report on the global lead mining and refining industry

Lead industry worldwide

This report provides the most salient facts and figures on the lead mining and refining industry worldwide. Lead, a base metal, is indispensable for some major industries, especially the batteries and electronics sector. This report provides an overview of global lead reserves, mine production, refined production, and the key lead producing companies. It closes with chapters on global lead consumption and prices.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Global lead reserves 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global lead reserves 2023, by major country
  • Premium Statistic Share of global lead reserves 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Global lead mine production 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Leading global lead mines 2023, based on production volume

Mine production

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  • Premium Statistic Mine production of lead in the leading countries worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic China's lead production 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lead production from mines in Australia FY 2014-2024
  • Basic Statistic Lead mine production in the U.S. 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lead mine production in Mexico 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Production volume of lead globally 2022, by political stability of producers

Refined production

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  • Basic Statistic Lead metal refined production volume worldwide 2011-2022
  • Premium Statistic Global refined lead production 2016-2022, by type
  • Basic Statistic Lead metal refined production volume worldwide 2022, by leading country
  • Premium Statistic Global refined lead production share 2022, by region and phase

Companies

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  • Premium Statistic Leading lead producers worldwide 2022, by production output
  • Premium Statistic Volume of refined primary lead produced in India by HZL FY 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Glencore's production of lead 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Teck Resources lead production 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Lead production of BHP 2013-2024

Trade

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  • Premium Statistic Global leading lead exporting countries 2023, based on value
  • Premium Statistic Global leading lead importers 2023, by country

Consumption

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  • Premium Statistic Global refined lead consumption volume 2013-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global refined lead consumption share 2022, by region
  • Basic Statistic Distribution of global lead consumption 2022, by end-use

Price

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  • Basic Statistic Average prices for lead worldwide 2014-2025
  • Premium Statistic Monthly prices for lead worldwide from January 2014 to September 2024
  • Premium Statistic Rate of return on lead investments worldwide 2011-2023

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