
Brazil - Lead Ore - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Average Price of Brazilian Lead Ore Falls by 7% to $477 per Ton
Brazil Lead Ore Export Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the lead ore price stood at $477 per ton (FOB, Brazil), which is down by -7.2% against the previous month. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 30% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $1,315 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to June 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -5.4% per month.

COUNTRY | Export Price of Lead Ore in Brazil (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
China | 931 | 1,247 | 1,315 | 899 | 1,096 | 1,069 | 893 | 764 | 878 | 536 | 498 | 514 | 477 |
Japan | 2,077 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1,674 | N/A | 1,328 | 1,154 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average | 1,238 | 1,247 | 1,315 | 899 | 1,168 | 1,069 | 982 | 802 | 878 | 536 | 498 | 514 | 477 |
Brazil Lead Ore Exports
In June 2023, after three months of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lead ores, when their volume decreased by -16.8% to 3.8K tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when exports increased by 129% m-o-m.
In value terms, lead ore exports contracted rapidly to $1.8M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 with an increase of 198% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $3.8M. From November 2022 to June 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
Brazil Lead Ore Exports by Country
China (3.8K tons) was the main destination for lead ore exports from Brazil, accounting for a approximately 100% share of total exports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +11.8%.
In value terms, China ($1.8M) also remains the key foreign market for lead ore exports from Brazil.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to China amounted to +5.8%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lead ore market in Brazil. 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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