Portugal: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese lead ore market shrank sharply to $X in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption faced a precipitous slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Ore Production in Portugal

In value terms, lead ore production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, overseas shipments of lead ores increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lead ore exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for lead ore exports from Portugal, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead ore exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain stood at +X%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lead ore export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+X%).

Lead Ore Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, imports of lead ores into Portugal surged to X kg, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead ore imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a significant decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest lead ore supplier to Portugal, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead ore imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead ore to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Japan stood at +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lead ore import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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