Africa: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Africa

The African unwrought lead market rose sharply to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production in Africa

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead production in 2020 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Egypt, Tanzania, South Africa, Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Algeria, Mozambique, Morocco and Somalia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of unwrought lead production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Somalia, while unwrought lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Africa

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Nigeria (X tons), Zambia (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) was the key exporter of unwrought lead in Africa, comprising X% of total export. Sudan (X tons) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Cameroon (X%).

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

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Zambia ($X) and Mozambique ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Zambia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Nigeria ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) and Tanzania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, unwrought lead imports in Africa shrank remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2019 figures. Overall, imports recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted sharply to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Tunisia was the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Mozambique, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead importing markets in Africa were Tunisia ($X), Egypt ($X) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Sudan, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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