Germany: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Germany

The German unwrought lead market fell rapidly to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then fell notably in the following year.

Unwrought Lead Production in Germany

In value terms, unwrought lead production dropped significantly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2020, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2020, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Austria, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unwrought lead exported from Germany were Belgium ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Austria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Austria saw 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

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of unwrought lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to Germany, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead suppliers to Germany were the Czech Republic ($X), Belgium ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Sweden (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of 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 average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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