Eastern Europe: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European refined lead market contracted rapidly to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, refined lead production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

The countries with the highest volumes of refined lead production in 2020 were Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of refined lead production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Russia, while refined lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of refined lead increased by X% to X tons in 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports rose modestly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the main exporters of refined lead in 2020, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Estonia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Russia, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refined lead supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Bulgaria ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Ukraine, Estonia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, Belarus 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 refined lead export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Romania ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Belarus ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported in Eastern Europe; which is down by -X% against 2019. Total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of refined lead in 2020. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Russia (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Estonia, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Romania, Hungary, Estonia and Russia, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Estonia saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2020, the refined lead import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) and Estonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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