Russian Federation: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in the Russian Federation

In 2020, the Russian unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, unwrought lead production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports contracted markedly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Russia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to the U.S. exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (X tons), threefold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Tunisia (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Russia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2020, supplies from abroad of unwrought lead was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 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 declined to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought lead supplier to Russia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead suppliers to Russia were Belgium ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belgium recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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