Malaysia: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Malaysia

In 2020, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Malaysian unwrought lead market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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 increased by +X% against 2007 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Unwrought Lead Production in Malaysia

In value terms, unwrought lead production shrank dramatically to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead production peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2020, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports declined sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2019, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. China (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 India totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. 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 to India totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average 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 average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2020, overseas purchases of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports totaled $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 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

The UK (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead suppliers to Malaysia were the UK ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK saw the highest growth rate of 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 average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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