Asia-Pacific: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, the Asia-Pacific refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

Refined Lead Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, refined lead production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

Production By Country in Asia-Pacific

China (X tons) remains the largest refined lead producing country in Asia-Pacific, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, refined lead production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), sevenfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, shipments abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports reduced to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Australia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by India (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Japan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by South Korea, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest refined lead supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of refined lead imports in 2020 were Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), India (X tons) and Thailand (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Japan (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Philippines (X%) and Indonesia (X%).

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

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, the Philippines recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in India ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while South Korea ($X per ton) and Indonesia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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