Israel: Refined Lead Market 2024

Refined Lead Market Size in Israel

In 2022, the Israeli refined lead market increased by 14% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +44.2% against 2020 indices. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Israel

In value terms, refined lead production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 71%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, shipments abroad of refined lead (unwrought) decreased by -31.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 644%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 533% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from Israel, with a combined 98% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, which accounted for a further 2.4%.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +87.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from Israel were Brazil ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 98% share of total exports. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.4%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +88.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Brazil ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, supplies from abroad of refined lead (unwrought) increased by 149% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a dramatic downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Palestine (X tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to Israel, with a combined 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest refined lead suppliers to Israel were the Netherlands ($X), Palestine ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 44% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Palestine, with a CAGR of +8.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Cuba ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Dominican Republic (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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