Egypt: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Egypt

In 2020, the Egyptian unwrought 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% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in Egypt

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a notable increase 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Egypt

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports declined notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2019, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Greece exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Greece amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, Greece ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Greece amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were India ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Spain ($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 Greece, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2020, imports of unwrought lead into Egypt shrank remarkably to X tons, which is down by -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought lead supplier to Egypt, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Egypt, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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