Africa: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Africa

The African refined lead market fell to $X in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Africa

In value terms, refined lead production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of refined lead production in 2020 were South Africa (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Morocco, Zambia, Tanzania, Senegal and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%. Moreover, refined lead production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the region's second-largest producer, Egypt, twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of refined lead production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Mozambique, while refined lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2020, overseas shipments of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped markedly to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Nigeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) represented the key exporters of refined lead in Africa, together committing X% of total exports. Tanzania (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Ethiopia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Sudan (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Democratic Republic of the Congo, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ethiopia, Morocco, Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, supplies from abroad of refined lead was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports totaled $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the main importer of refined lead in Africa, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. Botswana (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), Tunisia (X%), Djibouti (X%), Algeria (X%) and Kenya (X%).

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to refined lead imports into South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Djibouti (+X%), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X%), Kenya (+X%) and Botswana (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Djibouti emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Algeria (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Botswana (+X p.p.), Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X p.p.), Djibouti (+X p.p.), Kenya (+X p.p.) and Tunisia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Algeria (-X p.p.) and South Africa (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refined lead in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Botswana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a X% share.

In South Africa, refined lead imports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Botswana (+X% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The refined lead import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Algeria ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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