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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $3,002 per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $5,165 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($5,152 per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($2,097 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $4,834 per ton, with an increase of 66% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) import price increased by +76.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached 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 the United States ($14,421 per ton), while the price for China totaled $3,050 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in South Africa

In 2022, approx. 767 tons of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s were exported from South Africa; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decrease.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports rose notably to $2.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%.

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

1. Tanzania (141.0 tons)
2. United States (139.0 tons)
3. Guinea (123.0 tons)
4. Senegal (100.0 tons)
5. Cote d'Ivoire (43.8 tons)
6. Togo (40.0 tons)
7. Kenya (36.0 tons)
8. Australia (24.0 tons)
9. Zimbabwe (20.4 tons)
10. Mexico (20.0 tons)

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in South Africa

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s decreased by -67.5% to 26 tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 95,824% against the previous year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports reduced remarkably to $126K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 87,698% against the previous year.

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

1. China (22.0 tons)
2. United States (4.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform