Lead imports to Ukraine increased 9-fold, exports decreased by 14%

In January-August 2025, imports of lead and lead products increased 9.1 times to $5.58 million (in August – $859 thousand).

At the same time, exports decreased by 13.7% to $6.313 million (in August – $832 thousand).

Lead is currently used mainly in the production of lead-acid batteries for the automotive industry. In addition, lead is used to make bullets and some alloys.