Netherlands: Refined Lead Market 2024

Refined Lead Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Dutch refined lead market, when its value increased by 2,795% to $X. Overall, consumption showed resilient growth. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, refined lead production declined remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

Refined lead exports from the Netherlands dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -96.5% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 2,832%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,197%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+20.6% per year) and Poland (+147.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refined lead (unwrought) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -18.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+20.8% per year) and Poland (+118.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of refined lead (unwrought) decreased by -67.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 245% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 269% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), twofold. Israel (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +64.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+13.3% per year) and Israel (+37.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead (unwrought) to the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +69.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+14.5% per year) and Israel (+36.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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