Ukrainian enterprises in January-July decreased imports of lead and lead products by 14.4% to $610 thousand ($50 thousand in July).
According to customs statistics released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, exports of lead and lead products decreased by 27.8% to $6.492 million (in July – $1.089 million).
Ukraine’s imports of lead and lead products decreased by 65.2% to $989 thousand in 2023.
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.
