China: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in China

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Chinese refined lead market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase 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. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Refined Lead Production in China

In value terms, refined lead production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase 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. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, shipments abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports reduced sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Angola, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Myanmar (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from China were South Korea ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Angola, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Angola ($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 Bangladesh, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into China

In 2020, purchases abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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