Global Refined Lead Market 2024

Refined Lead Market Size

The global refined lead market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Production

In value terms, refined lead production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports

In 2022, global refined lead exports dropped to X tons, reducing by -8.7% compared with the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons), distantly followed by Australia (X tons), India (X tons), China (X tons), the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the largest exporters of refined lead (unwrought), together comprising 59% of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons), Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to refined lead exports from South Korea stood at +7.0%. At the same time, China (+48.7%), India (+16.4%), Sweden (+11.3%), Bulgaria (+3.9%), Russia (+3.8%) and Belgium (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +48.7% from 2012-2022. The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-1.3%), Mexico (-2.1%), Australia (-4.0%), Kazakhstan (-6.2%) and Germany (-10.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Korea, China, India and Sweden increased by +6, +6, +5 and +3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest refined lead supplier worldwide, comprising 15% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea amounted to +7.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+17.2% per year) and Australia (-3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Germany ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Mexico ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Refined Lead Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of refined lead (unwrought) increased by 2.9% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 with an increase of 41%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States was the major importer of refined lead (unwrought) in the world, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 28% of total imports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held an 8.1% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (7.3%), Vietnam (5.5%), South Korea (5.2%) and the Czech Republic (5.1%). The following importers - Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons), Brazil (X tons), India (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up 20% of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+13.1%), France (+6.7%), Vietnam (+5.8%), Turkey (+5.6%), Germany (+5.1%) and South Korea (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Brazil (-1.2%), Italy (-1.8%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.5%), Thailand (-4.4%), India (-5.3%) and Spain (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Germany and Vietnam increased by +16, +3.2, +2.3, +1.8 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refined lead (unwrought) worldwide, comprising 27% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 8.1% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +13.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+5.7% per year) and Germany (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($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 United States (+1.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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