Hong Kong SAR, China: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Hong Kong SAR, China

The Hong Kong refined lead market declined dramatically to $X in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a sharp reduction. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Hong Kong SAR, China

In value terms, refined lead production reduced notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production faced a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2020, overseas shipments of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports shrank markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Hong Kong SAR.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Japan amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against 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 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Japan.

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Japan amounted to -X% per year.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Hong Kong SAR, China

In 2020, refined lead imports into Hong Kong SAR dropped markedly to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports saw a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank markedly to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons) was the main supplier of refined lead to Hong Kong SAR, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled -X%.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to Hong Kong SAR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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