Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lead ores and concentrates. In 2021, Lead ores and concentrates were the world's 489th most traded product, with a total trade of $7.56B. Between 2020 and 2021 the exports of Lead ores and concentrates grew by 21.4%, from $6.23B to $7.56B. Trade in Lead ores and concentrates represent 0.036% of total world trade.
Lead ores and concentrates are a part of Lead Ore.
Exports In 2021 the top exporters of Lead ores and concentrates were Mexico ($2.15B), United States ($884M), Peru ($849M), Australia ($682M), and Russia ($605M).
Imports In 2021 the top importers of Lead ores and concentrates were China ($2.74B), South Korea ($2.03B), Germany ($505M), Belgium ($436M), and Japan ($297M).
Tariffs In 2018 the average tariff for Lead ores and concentrates was 2.15%, making it the 6230th lowest tariff using the HS6 product classification.
Ranking Lead ores and concentrates ranks 4197th 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.