Lead

Global Lead Market to Reach 28.1 Million Metric Tons by 2030

The global market for Lead estimated at 19.0 Million Metric Tons in the year 2024, is expected to reach 28.1 Million Metric Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Batteries, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.3% CAGR and reach 17.6 Million Metric Tons by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Other Applications segment is estimated at 5.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 4.9 Million Metric Tons While China is Forecast to Grow at 10.0% CAGR

The Lead market in the U.S. is estimated at 4.9 Million Metric Tons in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 6.6 Million Metric Tons by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 10.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% and 6.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.1% CAGR.

Lead  - Key Trends and Drivers

Lead is a heavy, malleable metal with a bluish-white color when freshly cut, but it tarnishes to a dull grayish color when exposed to air. It is highly resistant to corrosion, making it useful in a variety of applications that require durability under harsh conditions. The lead industry has undergone significant transformations over the years, primarily driven by stringent regulatory frameworks designed to mitigate environmental and health risks. Today`s industry emphasizes sustainable practices, particularly in the areas of recycling and resource conservation. Today, lead is predominantly used in lead-acid batteries, which are employed in automobiles and other vehicles, emergency power supplies, and energy storage for renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind turbines. The primary growth driver for lead is the global automotive industry. Despite the rise of lithium-ion batteries, lead-acid batteries remain prevalent in conventional vehicles for starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) purposes due to their cost-effectiveness, reliability, and recyclability. The consistent production of internal combustion engine vehicles alongside the burgeoning production of hybrid vehicles, which also use lead-acid batteries alongside other battery technologies, sustains strong demand for lead. As global vehicle sales recover post-pandemic and with the expansion of automotive markets in developing countries, the demand for lead-acid batteries, and thereby lead, is expected to remain robust.

Another significant factor impacting the lead market is the growing investment and expansion in renewable energy infrastructure. Lead-acid batteries are an integral part of off-grid and hybrid renewable energy systems, providing an affordable and reliable solution for energy storage. The scalability of these batteries makes them suitable for large-scale energy storage applications, necessary to stabilize the intermittent supply of renewable sources such as solar and wind. With global energy policies increasingly favoring sustainable sources, the demand for lead-acid batteries in this sector is anticipated to grow, further driving the demand for lead.

Emerging trends in the lead industry include advancements in battery recycling technologies and the shift towards more sustainable practices. Lead-acid battery recycling is one of the most successful recycling programs globally, with a recovery rate of over 95%. This high recyclability reduces the need for new lead mining and production, which is beneficial given the environmental and health issues associated with lead exposure. Innovations in refining recycled lead to meet high purity standards are likely to enhance its market value and sustainability profile, positioning lead to continue playing a critical role in both traditional and modern applications.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Lead market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Application (Batteries, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 79 Featured) -

• ABCR GmbH & Co., KG.
• Ascendant Resources
• Bajaj Electroplaters
• Boliden Group
• CBH Resources Ltd.
• Coeur Mining Inc.
• Dross Engineering
• ESPI Metals
• Franklin Mining
• Gatos Silver, Inc.

TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR

Our new release incorporates impact of tariffs on geographical markets as we predict a shift in competitiveness of companies based on HQ country, manufacturing base, exports and imports (finished goods and OEM). This intricate and multifaceted market reality will impact competitors by artificially increasing the COGS, reducing profitability, reconfiguring supply chains, amongst other micro and macro market dynamics.

We are diligently following expert opinions of leading Chief Economists (14,949), Think Tanks (62), Trade & Industry bodies (171) worldwide, as they assess impact and address new market realities for their ecosystems. Experts and economists from every major country are tracked for their opinions on tariffs and how they will impact their countries.

We expect this chaos to play out over the next 2-3 months and a new world order is established with more clarity. We are tracking these developments on a real time basis.

As we release this report, U.S. Trade Representatives are pushing their counterparts in 183 countries for an early closure to bilateral tariff negotiations. Most of the major trading partners also have initiated trade agreements with other key trading nations, outside of those in the works with the United States. We are tracking such secondary fallouts as supply chains shift.

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APRIL 2025: NEGOTIATION PHASE

Our April release addresses the impact of tariffs on the overall global market and presents market adjustments by geography. Our trajectories are based on historic data and evolving market impacting factors.

JULY 2025 FINAL TARIFF RESET

Complimentary Update: Our clients will also receive a complimentary update in July after a final reset is announced between nations. The final updated version incorporates clearly defined Tariff Impact Analyses.

Reciprocal and Bilateral Trade & Tariff Impact Analyses:

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176 OTHER COUNTRIES.

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