Germany: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Germany

In 2020, the German refined lead market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Germany

In value terms, refined lead production expanded notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were exported from Germany; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Slovenia and Romania, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Slovenia and Romania, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Austria ($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 Slovenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, supplies from abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to Germany, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined 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 occupied by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Belgium stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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