Dominican Republic: Refined Lead Market 2025

Refined Lead Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican refined lead market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded temperate growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, refined lead production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +6.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the amount of refined lead (unwrought) exported from the Dominican Republic rose markedly to X tons, growing by 11% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 364% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 382% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-19.3% per year) and Kenya (+12.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from the Dominican Republic were Kenya ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Kenya, with a CAGR of +23.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -6.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Israel (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of refined lead (unwrought) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 1,344%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 1,511% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to the Dominican Republic, accounting for a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X kg), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru totaled -29.9%.

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead (unwrought) to the Dominican Republic, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru totaled -25.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -11.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Peru stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+8.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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