Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony 2021

Market Size for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American unwrought lead containing antimony market expanded to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony production rose to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The country with the largest volume of unwrought lead containing antimony production was Mexico (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead containing antimony production in Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Mexico, unwrought lead containing antimony production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Exports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of unwrought lead containing antimony increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony exports rose modestly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Chile (X tons), distantly followed by Costa Rica (X tons), Peru (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Honduras (X tons) were the key exporters of unwrought lead containing antimony, together mixing up X% of total exports. The following exporters - Paraguay (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Paraguay, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead containing antimony supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Chile ($X), Costa Rica ($X) and Peru ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Argentina, Honduras, Ecuador and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Paraguay saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The unwrought lead containing antimony export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Honduras ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2020, purchases abroad of unwrought lead containing antimony was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) prevails in unwrought lead containing antimony imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. Ecuador (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by El Salvador (X%).

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Ecuador, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead containing antimony importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Ecuador 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead containing antimony import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Ecuador ($X per ton), while El Salvador ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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