Northern America: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Northern America

In 2020, the North American refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Refined Lead Production in Northern America

In value terms, refined lead production dropped to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Northern America

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of refined lead production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, refined lead production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the United States amounted to -X%.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2020, exports of refined lead in Northern America fell notably to X tons, which is down by -X% on the previous year. In general, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada prevails in refined lead exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. The United States (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refined lead exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2020. the United States (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Canada (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United States saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. 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.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

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

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported in Northern America; dropping by -X% on 2019 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports declined markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of refined lead, namely the United States, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the refined lead imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. 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 in Northern America.

In the United States, refined lead imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the refined lead import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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