Global Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size

In 2020, the global unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global consumption peaked in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production

In value terms, unwrought lead production expanded to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production attained the maximum level in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of unwrought lead production in 2020 were China (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and India (X tons), together accounting for X% of global production. These countries were followed by Japan, Russia, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Korea and Canada, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of unwrought lead production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by South Korea, while unwrought lead production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports

In 2020, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2020, the growth of global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports reduced slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Global exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Australia (X tons), distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), Canada (X tons), the UK (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the major exporters of unwrought lead, together creating X% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of unwrought lead. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%), India (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), South Korea (+X%), Poland (+X%) and the U.S. (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. The UK, Vietnam and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), the Czech Republic (+X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+X p.p.), Poland (+X p.p.) and Bangladesh (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2020, the share of Australia (-X p.p.), Belgium (-X p.p.) and Canada (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Australia, unwrought lead exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+X% per year) and the UK (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead were imported worldwide; falling by -X% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period 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 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports reduced notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, saw a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X tons), India (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) was the largest importer of unwrought lead in the world, generating X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - China (X tons), Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead importing markets worldwide were the UK ($X), India ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports.

Among the main importing countries, the Czech Republic recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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