In January-October this year, Ukrainian enterprises reduced imports of lead and lead products by 12.9% to $777 thousand (in October – $27 thousand).
Exports of lead and lead products decreased by 21.7% to $9.780 million (in October – $1.279 million).
Exports of lead and lead products in 2023 increased by 23.5% to $14.778 million.
In addition, in 2023, Ukraine reduced imports of lead and lead products by 65.2% to $989 thousand.
Lead is currently mainly used in the production of lead-acid batteries for the automotive industry. In addition, lead is used to make bullets and some alloys.
