U.S.: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in the U.S.

In 2020, the U.S. refined lead market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in the U.S.

In value terms, refined lead production fell to $X in 2020. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2020, shipments abroad of refined lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons) was the main destination for refined lead exports from the United States, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, refined lead exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-X% per year) and Venezuela (-X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for refined lead exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Venezuela ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Canada totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Venezuela (-X% per year) and Mexico (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Venezuela ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into the U.S.

For the third year in a row, the United States recorded decline in purchases abroad of refined lead, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports fell sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, Australia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Brazil (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refined lead suppliers to the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Brazil, Australia, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Brazil (+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. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

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