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View PricingLead Price in Australia Increases Slightly to $2,433 per Tonne
Australia Lead Export Price in December 2022
In December 2022, the lead price stood at $2,433 per ton (FOB, Australia), growing by 7.1% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 15% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,684 per ton. From June 2022 to December 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In December 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices to Indonesia ($2,730 per ton) and the UK ($2,494 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($2,145 per ton) and Vietnam ($2,194 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Australia Lead Exports
In December 2022, after two months of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of lead, when their volume increased by 88% to 27K tons. Over the period under review, exports recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 with an increase of 118% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 39K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to December 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, lead exports skyrocketed to $65M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 93K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to December 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
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Australia Lead Exports by Country
the UK (20K tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Australia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (2.2K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Philippines (1.4K tons), with a 5.2% share.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +6.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-6.3% per month) and the Philippines (-0.7% per month).
In value terms, the UK ($50M) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Australia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($4.9M), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 4.7% share.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the UK stood at +5.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the United States (-7.4% per month) and the Philippines (-0.9% per month).
Rising Lead Prices Driven by Growing Demand in Electric Vehicles
One of the main reasons for the uptick in prices is the growing demand for lead in the automotive industry. As car manufacturers shift towards electric vehicles, the demand for lead-acid batteries is also increasing. Additionally, supply disruptions caused by COVID-19 related shutdowns have affected the global lead market, leading to higher prices. Australia's mining industry has also been impacted by restrictions and shut downs, leading to lower domestic supply. While the increase in lead prices may result in higher costs for businesses that rely on the metal, it can also bring new opportunities for miners and investors. Overall, the rise in lead prices in Australia highlights the importance of monitoring global supply and demand factors in the commodities market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lead market in Australia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
