South Africa: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in South Africa

For the third consecutive year, the South African refined lead market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2009 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Refined Lead Production in South Africa

In value terms, refined lead production reduced rapidly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were exported from South Africa; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports stood at $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Botswana (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), Zambia, India, the United States and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bangladesh (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from South Africa were Botswana ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Taiwan (Chinese), Zambia, the United States, India and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, refined lead export price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Zambia ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into South Africa

Refined lead imports into South Africa reduced dramatically to X tons in 2020, which is down by -X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. from 2014 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Italy (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refined lead suppliers to South Africa were Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, Italy (+X% per year) 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Japan ($X per ton) and Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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