In January–June 2026, Ukraine reduced its imports of lead and lead products by 74.4 per cent compared with the same period last year, to $1.027 million.
According to customs statistics, imports of lead and lead products in June totalled $68,000.
Exports of lead and lead products for January–June this year rose by 9.2 per cent to $4.872 million, and in June stood at $1.054 million.
As previously reported, in 2025 Ukraine increased its imports of lead and lead products by a factor of 3.3 compared with 2024, reaching $7,801 million. Exports of lead and lead products in 2025 fell by 17.8 per cent to $9.377 million.
Lead is currently used primarily in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries for the automotive industry. In addition, lead is used in the production of balls and certain alloys.