EU: Refined Lead Market 2025

Refined Lead Market Size in the EU

The EU refined lead market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in the EU

In value terms, refined lead production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of refined lead (unwrought) exported in the European Union contracted dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of -30.1% compared with 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 72%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together amounting to 54% of total export. Germany (X tons) held a 9.4% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by France (9.4%) and Poland (8.9%). Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 53% share of total exports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +10.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 23%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of refined lead (unwrought) were imported in the European Union; growing by 4.8% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, refined lead imports amounted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) represented roughly 42% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons), together making up a 47% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 52% share of total imports. Spain, France, Poland, Greece and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Among the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +49.9%, 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, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 25%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Greece ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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