United Kingdom: Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size in the UK

The UK refined lead market declined notably to $X in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in the UK

In value terms, refined lead production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the production volume decreased by -X% y-o-y. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2020, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of refined lead, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. from 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports soared to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports. Spain, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the Netherlands and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for refined lead exported from the UK were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Sweden, Spain, the Czech Republic, Portugal and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Czech Republic recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per ton) and Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported into the UK; reducing by -X% against 2019 figures. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2020. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Ireland (X tons) constituted the largest refined lead supplier to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, refined lead imports from Ireland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ireland was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ireland totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average refined lead import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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