Pakistan: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani refined lead market contracted remarkably to $X in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Refined Lead Production in Pakistan

In value terms, refined lead production reduced modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2019, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2020, overseas shipments of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), fourfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported into Pakistan; which is down by -X% compared with 2019 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead imports reduced markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Cameroon (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-X% per year) and Cameroon (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest refined lead suppliers to Pakistan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Sweden ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China (+X% per year) 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

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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