Bulgaria: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian unwrought lead market expanded modestly to $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, unwrought lead production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports declined notably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), twofold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +X%.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Bulgaria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

For the fourth consecutive year, Bulgaria recorded decline in purchases abroad of unwrought lead, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Serbia.

In value terms, Greece ($X) and Serbia ($X) appeared to be the largest unwrought lead suppliers to Bulgaria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Serbia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Greece totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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