Greece: Refined Lead Market 2025

Refined Lead Market Size in Greece

The Greek refined lead market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 150% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Refined Lead Production in Greece

In value terms, refined lead production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, shipments abroad of refined lead (unwrought) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Greece, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), more than tenfold. North Macedonia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and North Macedonia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead (unwrought) exports from Greece, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 4.7% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (0.0% per year) and North Macedonia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 23% 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and North Macedonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, supplies from abroad of refined lead (unwrought) increased by 158% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 319%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 341% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to Greece, with a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bulgaria amounted to +42.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+341.8% per year) and Belgium (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead (unwrought) to Greece, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria totaled +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (+369.8% per year) and Belgium (+22.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the price for Albania ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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