Refined lead primarily used in batteries and construction.
Last updated: November 12, 2026
Source: LME lead, via MetalpriceAPI
Lead (LME lead) was 1,713.67 USD/MT on 12 November 2026, according to MetalpriceAPI data. That is down 0.57% since 13 Oct 2026.
| Price | 1,713.67 USD/MT |
|---|---|
| As of | 12 November 2026 |
| Type of figure | Market price, live data updated daily |
| What it measures | LME lead |
| Source | MetalpriceAPI market data |
| Change since 13 Oct 2026 | -0.57% |
| Unit | USD/MT (US dollars per metric tonne) |
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Lead has a high recycling rate — over 85% of lead is recovered and recycled globally. The dominant use is in lead-acid batteries for automotive and industrial storage applications.
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Yes. Lead-acid batteries have the highest recycling rate of any consumer product globally (~99% in developed markets). Secondary lead from batteries accounts for the majority of global lead supply.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | 1,713.67 | -0.55% |
| Nov 11, 2026 | 1,723.15 | +0.11% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 1,721.26 | -0.29% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,726.27 | +0.42% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,719.03 | — |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,719.03 | -0.06% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1,720.03 | -0.61% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,730.63 | +0.84% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,716.27 | -0.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,722.54 | -1.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,743.02 | +0.04% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,742.33 | — |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,742.33 | -0.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,747.49 | +0.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,740.59 | -1.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,760.30 | +0.29% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,755.26 | +0.79% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1,741.46 | -0.21% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1,745.06 | — |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1,745.06 | +0.24% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1,740.86 | +0.45% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1,733.00 | +0.22% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1,729.21 | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1,729.26 | +0.56% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1,719.63 | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1,719.63 | -0.34% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1,725.52 | -0.16% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1,728.28 | -0.32% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1,733.91 | +0.61% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1,723.43 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.