Greece: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Greece

In 2020, the Greek refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Greece

In value terms, refined lead production fell to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2020, the amount of refined lead exported from Greece declined to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth 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 X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Greece, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Bulgaria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Turkey ($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 Turkey, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported into Greece; with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead imports reduced notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports. Israel, Bulgaria, Estonia, Thailand, Ukraine, the UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Estonia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Australia ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest refined lead suppliers to Greece, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Bulgaria, Estonia, Thailand, Ukraine, Luxembourg and the UK, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. 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 somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Australia ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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