China's Refined Lead Exports Drop Sharply Amid Surging Imports and High Costs

Published: Apr 22, 2025 20:29

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In March 2025, China's refined lead exports declined by 66.57% month-on-month and 34.38% year-on-year, while combined imports of refined lead and lead products surged by 197.96% year-on-year. Due to tight raw material supply and high prices, domestic lead costs are relatively high. In particular, the firm prices of metals such as antimony and tin have directly led to an increase in lead alloy prices. Recently, domestic lead ingot and lead product exports have been at a disadvantage.

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