Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lead ores and concentrates. In 2022, Lead ores and concentrates were the world's 571st most traded product, with a total trade of $6.81B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Lead ores and concentrates decreased by -11.2%, from $7.67B to $6.81B. Trade in Lead ores and concentrates represent 0.029% of total world trade.
Lead ores and concentrates are a part of Lead Ore.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Lead ores and concentrates were Mexico ($2.03B), Peru ($991M), United States ($747M), Russia ($502M), and Australia ($478M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Lead ores and concentrates were China ($2.95B), South Korea ($1.61B), Kazakhstan ($351M), Belgium ($335M), and Japan ($257M).
Ranking Lead ores and concentrates ranks 4173rd in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Lead ore is used to produce lead metal, one of the most important metals in the modern world. Lead concentrates are used to produce lead metal. Lead is also used in organ pipe making, electric cable coverings, solder for plumbing, lead-acid storage batteries, ammunition, and as a radiation shield in x-ray rooms.