Netherlands: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Dutch lead ore market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 417% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lead Ore Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, lead ore production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of lead ores decreased by -41.8% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 130%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lead ore exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, lead ore exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), more than tenfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +716.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+195.2% per year) and South Korea (-24.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead ore exports from the Netherlands, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.5% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +873.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+182.1% per year) and South Korea (-7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lead ore export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 63%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+22.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of lead ores decreased by -15.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 540%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lead ore imports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 606%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead ore imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 54% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Peru (with a CAGR of +357.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lead ore suppliers to the Netherlands were Sweden ($X), Peru ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Peru, with a CAGR of +446.7%, recorded 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

The average lead ore import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 67%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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