Global Refined Lead Market 2022

Refined Lead Market Size

The global refined lead market declined to $X in 2020, waning by -X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern 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% y-o-y. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

Refined Lead Production

In value terms, refined lead production shrank to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2018 to 2020, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

China (X tons) remains the largest refined lead producing country worldwide, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, refined lead production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by South Korea (X tons), with a X% share.

In China, refined lead production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Refined Lead Exports

Exports

For the third consecutive year, the global market recorded decline in overseas shipments of refined lead, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, refined lead exports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, South Korea (X tons), distantly followed by Australia (X tons), India (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons), Germany (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons), Russia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) were the major exporters of refined lead, together achieving X% of total exports. Sweden (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and France (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in South Korea, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest refined lead supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In South Korea, refined lead exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Australia (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average refined lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports

In 2020, approx. X tons of refined lead were imported worldwide; with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports dropped sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2018 to 2020, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the key importers of refined lead, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - Thailand (X tons), Italy (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and France (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the United States increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Germany (+X%) and India (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Thailand and the Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Korea (-X%), Brazil (-X%), Spain (-X%), Italy (-X%) and France (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of the United States, Vietnam, Turkey and Germany increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while South Korea (-X p.p.), Italy (-X p.p.), Spain (-X p.p.) and France (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported refined lead worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In the United States, refined lead imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in India ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while France ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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