Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States (CIF) - 2023
3. Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States
4. Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s stood at $2,593 per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($2,862 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($970 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 the UK (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States (CIF) - 2023

In August 2023, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $5,353 per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous month. In general, the import price posted pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 an increase of 125% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $5,781 per ton in June 2023; however, from July 2023 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Canada ($6,416 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($3,340 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States

In 2022, the amount of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s exported from the United States contracted sharply to 3.1K tons, shrinking by -35.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 4.9K tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports reduced markedly to $8.1M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $11M, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

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

1. Canada (2327.9 tons)
2. Mexico (385.9 tons)
3. Australia (106.5 tons)
4. United Kingdom (100.4 tons)
5. Nicaragua (82.5 tons)

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the United States

In 2022, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports into the United States rose to 1.3K tons, surging by 3.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +17.9% 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 +63.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports stood at $4.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% 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 +63.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) to the United States in 2022:

1. Mexico (401.5 tons)
2. South Africa (382.6 tons)
3. Canada (355.8 tons)
4. Brazil (70.4 tons)
5. Australia (57.6 tons)
6. Thailand (38.0 tons)
7. United Kingdom (35.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform