South-Eastern Asia: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the Southeast Asian lead ore market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lead Ore Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, lead ore production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of lead ores decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, lead ore exports plummeted to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) and Myanmar (X tons) were the largest exporters of lead ores in South-Eastern Asia, together creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Myanmar ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lead ore export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

Lead ore imports surged to X tons in 2021, increasing by X% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of lead ores, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Lao People's Democratic Republic, represented more than two-thirds of total import. The Philippines (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lao People's Democratic Republic (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Lao People's Democratic Republic, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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