Lead Price in 1999
In 1999, the price of lead averaged $503 per tonne, down 4.9% from the year before. This page covers the 1999 average, high, low, and year-end close, the events that moved the market, and what that lead would be worth in today's dollars.
1999 Average
$503
LME annual average, USD/tonne
Change vs 1998
-4.9%
from $529 in 1998
What happened to the lead price in 1999
Lead averaged $503 per tonne in 1999, down 4.9% from $529 the year before.
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 1999 average of $503 equals about $973 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 1999?
What is a 1999 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.