Netherlands: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch unwrought lead market expanded sharply to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion 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, production increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Unwrought lead exports from the Netherlands soared to X tons in 2020, surging by X% against 2019. In general, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports declined to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from the Netherlands, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2020, unwrought lead imports into the Netherlands shrank remarkably to X tons, declining by -X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Italy.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Italy saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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