How much lead does United States produce?
United States is the 4th largest producer of lead: 280,000 tonnes in 2025, 6.2% of the world's 4.5 million tonnes (USGS MCS).
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United States's lead production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 280,000 tonnes | 6.2% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
United States as a buyer of lead
United States imported $928.3 million of unwrought lead (HS 7801) in 2024, 11% of world imports, ranked #2. Of its $928.3 million of lead imports in 2024, 36% came from Canada and 16% from Mexico, among 34 suppliers. Largest sources: Canada (36%), Mexico (16%), South Korea (14%), Australia (14%), Nigeria (10%).
The lead price United States sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, was $1,873/t in September 2026, down 4% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 13% a year, calmer in 2% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Lead price history.
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