Lead Price in 1991
In 1991, the price of lead averaged $558 per tonne, down 31.2% from the year before. This page covers the 1991 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that lead would be worth in today's dollars.
1991 Average
$558
LME annual average, USD/tonne
Change vs 1990
-31.2%
from $811 in 1990
What happened to the lead price in 1991
Lead averaged $558 per tonne in 1991, collapsing 31.2% from the $811 average of 1990.
Lead peaked early in the decade around $810, then drifted lower through the 1990s on oversupply and the Asian financial crisis.
Adjusted for inflation, lead's 1991 average of $558 equals about $1,320 in today's dollars. The conversion uses US Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U annual averages, so treat it as a close approximation rather than an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the price of lead in 1991?
What is a 1991 lead price worth in today's dollars?
Annual averages are World Bank and LME lead prices per tonne in US dollars (LME cash and settlement basis). The 2025 figure is preliminary. Where daily data exists, the per-year high, low, and close come from MetalCharts historical data. Inflation adjustments use BLS CPI-U annual averages.