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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $3,612 per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Australia ($3,810 per ton) and Canada ($3,667 per ton), while the average price for exports to Chile ($3,506 per ton) and the United States ($3,655 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s stood at $3,833 per ton in 2022, rising by 39% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa ($12,589 per ton), while the price for Peru ($2,953 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s exported from Brazil reduced to 701 tons, which is down by -5.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 91%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 740 tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports rose to $2.5M in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 113%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. United States (284.8 tons)
2. Chile (260.0 tons)
3. Canada (108.0 tons)
4. Australia (48.0 tons)

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

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s were finally on the rise to reach 36 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a dramatic slump.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports surged to $136K in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction.

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

1. Peru (18.0 tons)
2. India (15.0 tons)
3. South Africa (1.5 tons)
4. Chile (0.7 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform