According to GlobalData, China is the world’s largest producer of lead in 2022, with output down by 0.73% on 2021. Over the five years to 2021, production from China decreased by a CAGR of 0.5% and is expected to rise by a CAGR of 1% between 2022 and 2026. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of this market in its Global Lead Mining to 2026 report. Buy the report here.
China accounts for 43% of global production, with the other largest producers being Australia, the US, Mexico and Peru. Exports of lead from China declined by 30.64% in 2022 over 2021. China’s lead exports are expected to drop at a CAGR of 1.06% between 2022 and 2026.
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 decreased by 1%.
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