CIS: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in CIS

In 2021, the CIS lead ore market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lead Ore Production in CIS

In value terms, lead ore production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X tons of lead ores were exported in the CIS; growing by X% compared with 2020. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore exports totaled $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of lead ores, committing X% of total exports. Tajikistan (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tajikistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tajikistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-X%) and Uzbekistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (+X p.p.), Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) and Tajikistan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest lead ore supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

In Russia, lead ore exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Uzbekistan ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of lead ores imported in the CIS reduced dramatically to X tons, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of lead ores, namely Kazakhstan, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead ores imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead ores in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Kazakhstan amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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