EU: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in the EU

The EU market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in the EU

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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

Exports in the EU

Exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the major exporter of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides in the European Union, generating X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in the EU

Imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides declined to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the largest importers of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides, together achieving X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Italy, the Netherlands and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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