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

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

The average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s stood at $3,384 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -21.8% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 72%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $4,325 per ton in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($5,366 per ton), while the price for Poland stood at $2,825 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports into Romania soared to 92 tons in 2022, increasing by 29% on the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports reached $312K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +67.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.