Eastern Europe: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2025

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides reduced sharply to X tons in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia was the main exporter of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Estonia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Estonia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Ukraine and Poland increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) dominates hydroxides structure, together generating X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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