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Sri Lanka: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan unwrought lead market stood at $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2007 to 2020: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Unwrought Lead Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, unwrought lead production declined modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead were exported from Sri Lanka; falling by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Sri Lanka, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (X tons), tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Sri Lanka, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead were imported into Sri Lanka; growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Sri Lanka, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Sri Lanka, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated measured 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, unwrought lead import price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together comprising 33% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Japan, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico and the UK, which together accounted for a further 24%.
The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, with a combined 31% share of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea and Canada, which together accounted for a further 28%.
In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Sri Lanka, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan Chinese), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 12% share.
In value terms, India remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Sri Lanka, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea, with a 9.3% share of total exports.
In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $1,932 per ton, declining by -7% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $3,221 per ton, waning by -13.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unwrought lead market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 24431190 - Unwrought lead (excluding lead powders or flakes, unwrought lead containing antimony, refined)

Country coverage:

  • Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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