Denmark: Lead Market 2025

Lead Market Size in Denmark

The Danish lead market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in Denmark

In value terms, lead production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Denmark

For the third year in a row, Denmark recorded decline in shipments abroad of lead, which decreased by -3.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 238%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 186%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Finland (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Denmark, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to Finland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), sixfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Finland totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (-30.6% per year) and China (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Denmark, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Finland stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Sweden (-25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 245%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lead Imports

Imports into Denmark

For the fourth consecutive year, Denmark recorded decline in overseas purchases of lead, which decreased by -34.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Denmark.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of -0.6%).

In value terms, the largest lead suppliers to Denmark were Poland ($X) and Sweden ($X).

Poland, with a CAGR of +0.9%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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