| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | China | FOB | USD 2,411.65/MT | April 2026 |
| Lead | India | CIF | USD 2,461.65/MT | April 2026 |
| Lead | USA | CIF | USD 2,498.65/MT | April 2026 |
| Lead | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,532.65/MT | April 2026 |
| Lead | Canada | CIF | USD 2,501.65/MT | April 2026 |
| Lead | China | FOB | USD 2,392.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Lead | India | CIF | USD 2,447.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Lead | USA | CIF | USD 2,479.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Lead | Brazil | CIF | USD 2,490.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Lead | Canada | CIF | USD 2,482.24/MT | March 2026 |
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Asia
In Asia, lead prices showed a slightly firm trend supported by tightening supply conditions. In India, prices increased from ~INR 194.30/kg in January to ~INR 197.89/kg in March, reflecting a 2.87% quarter-on-quarter rise. The global supply surplus narrowed significantly to 9,700 tonnes from 31,600 tonnes in the previous month, reducing inventory pressure and supporting prices. Tight availability of lead concentrate and negative processing fees constrained raw material supply, while recycled lead output remained low due to losses and limited scrap battery availability. Demand from lead-acid battery manufacturers remained steady, with operating rates around stable levels, while procurement remained cautious and limited to immediate needs, restricting stronger price growth.
Europe
In Europe, lead prices declined from ~EUR 1.74/kg in January to ~EUR 1.67/kg in March, marking a 5.00% decrease. The decline was driven by weak demand conditions and inventory accumulation during the early part of the quarter. Seasonal slowdown during the February holiday period reduced downstream activity, while a delayed recovery in battery manufacturing led to weaker consumption. At the same time, stable primary supply combined with slow recovery in recycled production contributed to excess inventory buildup, which weighed on prices despite tightening global supply trends.
North America
In North America, lead prices followed a stable-to-soft trend due to balanced supply conditions and moderate demand. While global supply tightening provided some support, steady primary production and limited restocking activity kept price movements constrained. Demand from automotive batteries remained consistent but did not show strong growth, limiting upward momentum.
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According to Procurement Resource, lead prices are expected to remain range-bound with a slight upward bias, supported by tight raw material supply, while inventory levels and cautious downstream demand may limit further gains.
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| Product | Category | Region | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Lead | Energy, Metals and Minerals | Asia | 2078 USD/MT | October 2025 |
| Lead | Energy, Metals and Minerals | Asia | 2096 USD/MT | December 2025 |
| Lead | Energy, Metals and Minerals | Europe | 2004 USD/MT | October 2025 |
| Lead | Energy, Metals and Minerals | Europe | 1980 USD/MT | December 2025 |
Asia
The Asian lead market during the fourth quarter exhibited notable volatility driven by shifting supply-demand dynamics. The prices were about 2078 USD/MT in October and around 2096 USD/MT in December. The quarter began with prices under pressure as eased environmental restrictions on recycled lead operations increased output, creating temporary oversupply conditions. However, widening losses at recycled smelters prompted subsequent production curtailments, while regulatory interventions and implementation of new national standards for electric bicycles stimulated vehicle-specific battery demand, tightening fundamentals and driving prices higher through mid-quarter. Lead concentrate supply remained constrained with processing fees at historically low levels as domestic mines reached capacity limitations and imports provided minimal supplementation. The recycled lead sector operated in cycles of production halts and resumptions based on raw material availability and profitability. Demand showed mixed signals, with electric bicycle battery requirements weakening as subsidies phased out, while automotive battery replacement demand strengthened seasonally. By the end of the quarter, prices stabilized at a higher level compared to the beginning of the period.
Europe
European lead markets during the quarter demonstrated patterns broadly consistent with global fundamentals, though regional factors provided some differentiation. Prices reached their peak during the middle portion of the quarter before encountering renewed pressure as supply conditions adjusted. The market navigated macroeconomic uncertainties related to central bank monetary policy expectations, which influenced investor sentiment and industrial demand outlooks. Lead concentrate availability remained a concern across European smelting operations, limiting primary production expansion potential. The automotive sector, a significant consumer of lead-acid batteries for starting applications, showed stable demand patterns, though energy storage applications continued expanding their market share. The prices were about 2004 USD/MT (Spot FD) in October and around 1980 USD/MT in December.
North America
North American markets closely mirrored global trends, experiencing similar volatility patterns. The region faced comparable supply-side constraints, with lead concentrate availability and processing economics influencing primary smelting production decisions. Recycled lead operations navigated challenges related to scrap battery supply and processing margins. Automotive battery requirements remained relatively stable, supporting consistent consumption, while industrial and energy storage applications provided modest incremental growth.
In appearance, Lead is a metallic gray element which has many different applications. Being soft and malleable, it has low melting point. It is widely utilised in the production of batteries, fusible alloys, ammunition, metal products (solder and pipes), as well as in the devices to shield X-rays.
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Batteries, Cable sheaths, Machinery manufacturing, ShipbuildingLight industry, Lead oxide, Radiation protection
7439-92-1, Plumbum
Umicore N.V, American Elements, Glencore plc, Korea Zinc Co., Ltd., The Doe Run Resources Corporation, Hindustan Zinc Limited
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The primary production of lead begins with the Sintering process, where concentrated lead ore is processed inside a sintering machine along with iron, silica, limestone fluxes, soda ash, pyrite, zinc, caustics or pollution control particulates. Smelting uitlises reduction substances, which are known for combining with the oxidising agents. Hence, reduction is the last step in this smelting process, which further produces elemental Lead.
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