Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina
4. Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $3,028 per ton, surging by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $3,312 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($5,063 per ton), while the price for India ($2,769 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $2,687 per ton, waning by -26.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $3,646 per ton, and then fell notably in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bolivia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bolivia amounted to -0.5% per year.

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina

For the fourth year in a row, Argentina recorded growth in overseas purchases of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s, which increased by 6.4% to 384 tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports amounted to $1.2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) to Argentina in 2022:

1. Brazil (undefined tons)
2. India (200.0 tons)
3. Peru (182.0 tons)

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Argentina

In 2022, overseas shipments of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s were finally on the rise to reach 20 tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a precipitous descent.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports skyrocketed to $53K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) from Argentina in 2022:

1. Bolivia (19.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform