China’s 2010 Lead Consumption Growth to Slow to 11%

China’s lead consumption is expected to grow at 11 percent in 2010, down from 16.5 percent last year, as demand from auto production and telecommunications slows, according to Beijing Antaike Information Development Co.

Demand by the world’s largest consumer may total 3.69 million metric tons this year, and is likely to grow at 11 percent again next year to 4.11 million tons, said Antaike analyst Hu Yongda at a conference in Shenzhen today.