Latin America and the Caribbean: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American unwrought lead market rose rapidly to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Lead Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, unwrought lead production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead production in 2020 were Brazil (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Argentina (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of unwrought lead production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Mexico, while unwrought lead production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Peru (X tons), distantly followed by Guatemala (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Honduras (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Chile (X tons), Venezuela (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented the key exporters of unwrought lead, together constituting X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Ecuador, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Peru ($X), Guatemala ($X) and Ecuador ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ecuador 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

In 2020, the unwrought lead export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Mexico ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2020, purchases abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the sixth consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Peru (X tons) represented the largest importer of unwrought lead in Latin America and the Caribbean, creating X% of total import. Cuba (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Ecuador (X tons) and Brazil (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Ecuador, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Mexico ($X), Peru ($X) and El Salvador ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Peru 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

The unwrought lead import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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