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Australia - Lead - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Mar 24, 2023

Lead Price in Australia Increases Slightly to $2,433 per Tonne

Australia Lead Export Price in December 2022

In December 2022, the lead price stood at $2,433 per ton (FOB, Australia), growing by 7.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 15% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,684 per ton. From June 2022 to December 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In December 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($2,730 per ton) and the UK ($2,494 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($2,145 per ton) and Vietnam ($2,194 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Australia Lead Exports

In December 2022, after two months of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lead, when their volume increased by 88% to 27K tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 118% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 39K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to December 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports skyrocketed to $65M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 93K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to December 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Australia Lead Exports by Country

the UK (20K tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Australia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (2.2K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Philippines (1.4K tons), with a 5.2% share.

From January 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-6.3% per month) and the Philippines (-0.7% per month).

In value terms, the UK ($50M) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Australia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($4.9M), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 4.7% share.

From January 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-7.4% per month) and the Philippines (-0.9% per month).

Rising Lead Prices Driven by Growing Demand in Electric Vehicles

One of the main reasons for the uptick in prices is the growing demand for lead in the automotive industry. As car manufacturers shift towards electric vehicles, the demand for lead-acid batteries is also increasing. Additionally, supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 related shutdowns have affected the global lead market, leading to higher prices. Australia's mining industry has also been impacted by restrictions and shut downs, leading to lower domestic supply. While the increase in lead prices may result in higher costs for businesses that rely on the metal, it can also bring new opportunities for miners and investors. Overall, the rise in lead prices in Australia highlights the importance of monitoring global supply and demand factors in the commodities market.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lead market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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    Country coverage:

    • Australia

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Australia
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
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    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
      12. Exports and Growth, By Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Exports and Growth
      16. Export Prices and Growth
      17. Market Size and Growth
      18. Per Capita Consumption
      19. Imports and Growth
      20. Import Prices
      21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
      32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
      34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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