Germany: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German lead market increased by 29% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lead Production in Germany

In value terms, lead production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of lead from Germany fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -57.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from Germany, together comprising 76% of total exports. Belgium, Slovenia, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +34.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lead exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 73% share of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +36.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lead export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 24%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of lead into Germany dropped slightly to X tons, shrinking by -2.1% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lead imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Germany, accounting for a 34% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium amounted to +6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-4.0% per year) and France (+27.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Germany, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +7.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-3.2% per year) and France (+29.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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