India: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in India

In 2020, the Indian refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in India

In value terms, refined lead production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from India

In 2020, overseas shipments of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous 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 declined remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from India, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. Vietnam (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from India, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to South Korea stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Bangladesh ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) and South Korea ($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 Malaysia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into India

In 2020, overseas purchases of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to India, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to India, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Korea stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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