China - Lead Ore - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingLead Ore Import in China Plummets to 87K Tons in September 2022
China Lead Ore Imports
In September 2022, after two months of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of lead ores, when their volume decreased by -43.8% to 87K tons. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 94% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 155K tons in August 2022, and then dropped markedly in the following month.
In value terms, lead ore imports fell rapidly to $108M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 with an increase of 70% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of $198M, and then contracted remarkably in the following month.
Imports by Country
Russia (28K tons), the United States (16K tons) and Turkey (12K tons) were the main suppliers of lead ore imports to China, together comprising 65% of total imports. These countries were followed by Myanmar, Nigeria, Brazil, Morocco, Indonesia, Bulgaria, Mexico, Mongolia, Congo and Lao People's Democratic Republic, which together accounted for a further 34%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Congo (with a CAGR of +100.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest lead ore suppliers to China were Russia ($37M), the United States ($21M) and Turkey ($20M), with a combined 71% share of total imports.
the United States, with a CAGR of +762.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2022, the lead ore price stood at $1,245 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -2.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 17% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,920 per ton. From May 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($2,497 per ton), while the price for Congo ($448 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Factors Affecting Lead Ore Prices
The lead ore market in China is one of the most important markets for lead producers globally. Given China's large share in global lead consumption, changes in the Chinese lead ore market can have a significant impact on the global lead market.
In China, the lead ore price is determined by a number of factors, including the quality of the ore, the availability of supply, and the demand from buyers. The quality of lead ore is an important factor in setting the price. Lead ore that is rich in minerals and contains little impurities will command a higher price than ore that is lower quality.
The availability of supply is another factor that can impact the lead ore price. If there is a large amount of lead ore available on the market, the price will be lower than if there is limited supply. Finally, buyer demand can also influence the price of lead ore. If there are many buyers interested in purchasing lead ore, the price will be higher than if there is little buyer demand.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lead ore market in China. 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
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- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
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- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
