Northern America: Refined Lead Market 2025

Refined Lead Market Size in Northern America

The North American refined lead market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Northern America

In value terms, refined lead production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2022, refined lead exports in Northern America dropped to X tons, which is down by -10.6% on 2021. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada was the main exporter of refined lead (unwrought) in Northern America, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), achieving an 11% share of total exports.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refined lead (unwrought) exports, with a CAGR of -1.3% from 2012 to 2022. The United States (-7.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest refined lead supplier in Northern America, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada amounted to -1.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.1%).

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas purchases of refined lead (unwrought) increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 95%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of refined lead imports in 2022 were the United States (X tons), together reaching 100% of total import.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refined lead (unwrought) imports, with a CAGR of +11.3% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refined lead (unwrought) in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States totaled +13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +1.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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