Czech Republic: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech lead market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +32.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Lead Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, lead production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; 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 55%. Lead production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, lead exports from the Czech Republic reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by -20.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -42.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -37.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 88% share of total exports. Poland and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 10%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lead exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 88% share of total exports. Slovenia and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 35%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After six years of growth, supplies from abroad of lead decreased by -10% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +164.0% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 69% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, lead imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 79% of total imports. Belgium, Estonia, Italy, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +298.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest lead suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Belgium, Estonia, Italy, the Netherlands and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Estonia, with a CAGR of +301.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Russia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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