Egypt: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Egypt

In 2020, the Egyptian refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Egypt

In value terms, refined lead production contracted to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated prominent 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. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2020, overseas shipments of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate temperate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Egypt, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its price 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, refined lead export price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2020, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of refined lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to Egypt.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ghana, while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest refined lead suppliers to Egypt.

Among the main suppliers, Ghana saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. from 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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