Lead Price in 1995
In 1995, the price of lead averaged $631 per tonne, up 15.1% from the year before. This page covers the 1995 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that lead would be worth in today's dollars.
1995 Average
$631
LME annual average, USD/tonne
Change vs 1994
+15.1%
from $548 in 1994
What happened to the lead price in 1995
Lead averaged $631 per tonne in 1995, climbing 15.1% from the $548 average of 1994.
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 1995 average of $631 equals about $1,334 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 1995?
What is a 1995 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.