According to GlobalData, China is the world’s largest producer of lead in 2023, with output up by 1% on 2022. Over the five years to 2022, production from China decreased by a CAGR of 0.38% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 1% between 2023 and 2027. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of this market in its Global Lead Mining to 2030 report. Buy the report here.
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China accounts for 44% of global production, with the largest producers being China, Australia, Mexico and the US. Exports of lead from China increased by 2% in 2023 over 2022. China’s lead exports are expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.31% between 2023 and 2027.
Leading producers of lead in China are Zijin Mining Group and Silvercorp Metals. During 2020-2021, Zijin Mining Group's output was up by 5%, Silvercorp Metals's output increased by 18%.
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