Sudan: Refined Lead Market 2025

Refined Lead Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese refined lead market fell to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in Sudan

In value terms, refined lead production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2022, approx. X tons of refined lead (unwrought) were exported from Sudan; reducing by -17.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 402%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 383%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from Sudan, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +55.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Spain (+13.1% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for refined lead (unwrought) exports from Sudan, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +54.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and Spain (+14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+172.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Sudan

Refined lead imports into Sudan surged to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 430% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 406%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main refined lead supplier to Sudan, accounting for a 99% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-38.5% per year) and Egypt (-18.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead (unwrought) to Sudan, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-35.7% per year) and Egypt (-9.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 87%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+10.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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