Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lead unwrought nes. In 2022, Lead unwrought nes were the world's 1477th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.04B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Lead unwrought nes decreased by -7.07%, from $2.19B to $2.04B. Trade in Lead unwrought nes represent 0.0086% of total world trade.
Lead unwrought nes are a part of Raw Lead.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Lead unwrought nes were Australia ($389M), United Kingdom ($195M), South Korea ($155M), Canada ($135M), and India ($116M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Lead unwrought nes were United Kingdom ($371M), India ($291M), United States ($165M), Vietnam ($147M), and Germany ($118M).
Ranking Lead unwrought nes ranks 4528th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description The most common use of lead is in lead-acid batteries, which are used in vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. This is because lead is an economical, dense metal that has a low melting point and a low boiling point, which makes it good for battery production. Lead can also be used for making lead-based paint, as a shield from radiation, and as a shield against X-rays.