According to Mining News Pro -It is expected that in 2018, China`s apparent consumption would decrease by 0.6 percent, due to increased lithium battery penetration and slower vehicle growth, and lower demand for motorcycles by motorists.

 China`s apparent consumption is expected to decline by about 1.3% in 2019.

 However, Europe`s consumption is projected to increase by 1.4% in 2018 and by 1.8% in 2019. In the United States, lead in 2018 is down 0.6 percent, but in 2019, it is expected to increase by 2.5 percent.