EU: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in the EU

In 2020, the EU refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in the EU

In value terms, refined lead production reduced to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of refined lead production in 2020 were Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Bulgaria, Sweden and France, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of refined lead production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Poland, while refined lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in the EU

Refined lead exports dropped to X tons in 2020, waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) was the largest exporter of refined lead in the European Union, committing X% of total export. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Poland (X%) and Italy (X%).

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Italy, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refined lead supplying countries in the European Union were Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Sweden, France, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Italy recorded the highest growth rate of 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in the EU

Refined lead imports contracted to X tons in 2020, remaining constant against 2019 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports reduced to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the main importers of refined lead in 2020, reaching approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Italy (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest refined lead importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Belgium, Poland, France and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The refined lead import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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