# Global Lead slag and ash Market 2026

> World exports of lead slag and ash (HS 262029) reached $238.6 million in 2024, 31% more than in 2019. France was the largest exporter with 29% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/lead-slag-and-ash-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 238.6 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Slag, ash and residues containing mainly lead.

Segments: Lead dross, Lead ash, Lead slag, Battery smelter residue.

Typical buyers: Lead smelters, Battery recyclers, Metal traders.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of lead slag and ash (HS 262029) were worth $238.6 million in 2024. | 238.6 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 31% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($182.3 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +31 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| France was the largest exporter in 2024, with 29% of world exports ($69.7 million). | 29 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, France, Australia and the Netherlands, shipped 71% of world exports in 2024. | 71 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $82.2 million, or 34% of world imports. | 34 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 15 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 15 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $0.68 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 0.68 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 351.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 351.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Australia grew fastest, with exports up 595% from 2019 to 2024. | +595 % since 2019 | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 31% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Australia is gaining ground: its exports rose 595% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 69.7 |
| 2 | Australia | 69.7 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 28.9 |
| 4 | Belgium | 14.5 |
| 5 | Germany | 11.8 |
| 6 | Sweden | 8.8 |
| 7 | Finland | 8.3 |
| 8 | Mexico | 4.2 |
| 9 | Japan | 3.4 |
| 10 | Czech Republic | 3.4 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 82.2 |
| 2 | South Korea | 67.7 |
| 3 | Belgium | 47.1 |
| 4 | Bulgaria | 15.9 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 5.2 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 3.7 |
| 7 | France | 2.7 |
| 8 | Poland | 2.3 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 2.2 |
| 10 | Spain | 1.7 |

## World exports of HS 262029, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 178.2 |
| 2018 | 189.5 |
| 2019 | 182.3 |
| 2020 | 208.7 |
| 2021 | 254.1 |
| 2022 | 131.6 |
| 2023 | 153.8 |
| 2024 | 238.6 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global lead slag and ash market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 262029 reached $238.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most lead slag and ash?

France led world exports in 2024 with 29% of the total, followed by Australia, the Netherlands and Belgium.

### Which countries import the most lead slag and ash?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by South Korea, Belgium and Bulgaria.

### Is world trade in lead slag and ash growing?

World exports were 31% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of lead slag and ash?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $0.68 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Lead slag and ash Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/lead-slag-and-ash-market/