Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Lead unwrought nes. In 2023, Lead unwrought nes were the world's 1330th most traded product, with a total trade of $2.23B. Between 2022 and 2023 the exports of Lead unwrought nes decreased by -1.6%, from $2.26B to $2.23B. Trade in Lead unwrought nes represent 0.0098% of total world trade.
Lead unwrought nes are a part of Raw Lead.
Exports In 2023 the top exporters of Lead unwrought nes were Australia ($359M), United Kingdom ($198M), Germany ($141M), India ($131M), and Canada ($113M).
Imports In 2023 the top importers of Lead unwrought nes were India ($444M), United Kingdom ($358M), Czechia ($183M), United States ($151M), and Germany ($130M).
Ranking Lead unwrought nes ranks 4581st 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.