Belgium: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian refined lead market surged to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Refined lead consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Refined Lead Production in Belgium

In value terms, refined lead production contracted 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; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2020, refined lead exports from Belgium declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a slight expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2014 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Belgium, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2020, overseas purchases of refined lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Sweden ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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