Eastern Asia: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2020, the East Asian unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose markedly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

China (X tons) remains the largest unwrought lead producing country in Eastern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Japan (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (+X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports stood at $X in 2020. Total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-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 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons) was the key exporter of unwrought lead, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to unwrought lead exports from South Korea stood at +X%. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+X%) and Japan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+X p.p.), Japan (+X p.p.) and Hong Kong SAR (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest unwrought lead supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

In South Korea, unwrought lead exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The unwrought lead export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of unwrought lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons) represented the key importer of unwrought lead, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to unwrought lead imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Hong Kong SAR (+X%), Japan (+X%) and South Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hong Kong SAR emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of China, Hong Kong SAR and Japan increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unwrought lead in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

In China, unwrought lead imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The unwrought lead import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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