Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Hong Kong SAR - 2022

Contents:

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

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $11,442 per ton, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $23,236 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($38,833 per ton), while the price for China amounted to $10,808 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s stood at $12,577 per ton in 2022, falling by -39% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $22,424 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -2.0% per year.

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, approx. 346 kg of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s were imported into Hong Kong SAR; with a decrease of -31.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 236%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 507 kg, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports shrank remarkably to $4K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 248%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $6.2K, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

1. China (333.0 kg)
2. Germany (6.0 kg)

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Hong Kong SAR

Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports from Hong Kong SAR surged to 194 kg in 2022, picking up by 36% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports declined remarkably to $2.4K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year.

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

1. China (194.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform