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Australia - Lead - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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August 17, 2023 at 10:51 PM GMT+0

Australian Lead Price Skyrockets to $2,884 per Ton Following Consecutive Months of Robust Growth.

Australia Lead Export Price in May 2023

In May 2023, the lead price amounted to $2,884 per ton (FOB, Australia), increasing by 19% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,798 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($2,117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

COUNTRYExport Price of Lead in Australia (USD per ton)
May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023
United Kingdom2,8382,7282,6142,6112,0732,1902,3362,668N/A2,655N/AN/A2,798
Philippines2,4202,2422,0822,0682,0561,8732,1492,2252,3482,2652,0982,2032,222
Vietnam2,4032,0402,1342,1382,0752,4722,1542,1942,3682,3302,9202,1412,117
United States2,3522,1602,2622,0952,3611,973N/A2,199N/A2,222N/AN/AN/A
Average2,6842,5182,3742,3972,2392,0992,2732,5642,3322,4162,2952,4302,884
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Australia Lead Exports

In May 2023, overseas shipments of lead were finally on the rise to reach 25K tons for the first time since February 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend. In general, exports continue to indicate a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2023 when exports increased by 1,135% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 42K tons. From March 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports skyrocketed to $71M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in February 2023 with an increase of 1,180% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $101M. From March 2023 to May 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Australia Lead Exports by Country

the UK (20K tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Australia, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (2.6K tons), eightfold. China (745 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the UK totaled +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+17.1% per month) and China (+18.7% per month).

In value terms, the UK ($56M) emerged as the key foreign market for lead exports from Australia, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($5.8M), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.1% share.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to the UK totaled +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+16.2% per month) and China (+42.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    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

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      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)

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      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

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      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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