Austria: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Austria

The Austrian lead market fell slightly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Austria

In value terms, lead production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Austria

Lead exports from Austria declined to X tons in 2022, falling by -10.5% against 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, lead exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +35.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Austria, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia totaled +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+3.5% per year) and North Macedonia (+170.5% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Austria, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovenia stood at +3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.2% per year) and North Macedonia (+171.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to North Macedonia (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of lead were imported into Austria; falling by -6.3% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +45.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 53%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Austria, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest lead suppliers to Austria, together comprising 78% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +35.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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