Asia: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Asia

In 2020, the Asian 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% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Refined Lead Production in Asia

In value terms, refined lead production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a measured expansion 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 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Production By Country in Asia

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of refined lead production, 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, refined lead production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2020, shipments abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports reduced notably to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons) represented the largest exporter of refined lead, making up X% of total exports. India (X tons) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Kazakhstan (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

South Korea was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refined lead exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Israel (+X%) and India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Japan and Kazakhstan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of South Korea (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+X p.p.), Malaysia (+X p.p.) and Israel (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Japan (-X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In South Korea, refined lead exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and Kazakhstan (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was 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

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports fell rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons), India (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of refined lead in 2020. It was distantly followed by Japan (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports. The Philippines (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Singapore (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 key importing countries, was attained by the Philippines, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refined lead importing markets in Asia were Vietnam ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. South Korea, Thailand, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, China, the United Arab Emirates and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Philippines recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

The refined lead import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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 China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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