Chile: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Chile

In 2020, the Chilean refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Chile

In value terms, refined lead production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2014 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Chile

Refined lead exports from Chile reduced to X tons in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Chile, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Chile, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Chile

In 2020, overseas purchases of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2010 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), threefold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+X% per year) and Mexico (-X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Peru ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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