Australia and Oceania: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Australia and Oceania

The unwrought lead market in Australia and Oceania was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2020, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a noticeable 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Lead Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, unwrought lead production skyrocketed to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Australia and Oceania

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of unwrought lead production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (+X% per year) and Papua New Guinea (+X% per year).

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2020, shipments abroad of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of unwrought lead, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of unwrought lead. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest unwrought lead supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, unwrought lead exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -X% per year.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. In general, imports showed a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia prevails in unwrought lead imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2020. New Zealand (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Fiji (X%).

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to unwrought lead imports into Australia stood at -X%. At the same time, Fiji (+X%) and New Zealand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Fiji emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. From 2007 to 2020, the share of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unwrought lead in Australia and Oceania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Fiji ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Australia, unwrought lead imports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Fiji (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. 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 remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Fiji ($X per ton), while Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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