Lead Price
Global Lead Price — Historical Chart
$1,946.4/ton
▼ 1.39% YoYJun 2026
All-Time High
$3,722.6/ton
All-Time Low
$376/ton
Data Since
1992
Source: FRED / IMFShaded = NBER recessions
Lead price in USD per metric ton (IMF). Approximately 80% of lead consumption is in lead-acid batteries for vehicles (starter batteries), backup power, and grid storage. Despite predictions of obsolescence from lithium-ion, lead-acid has held market share due to cost and recyclability (97% recycled in the US). China dominates both production and consumption.