Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile
4. Exports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile

Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads amounted to $4,145 per ton, growing by 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($5,212 per ton), while the price for China ($3,681 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads amounted to $7,176 per ton, with a decrease of -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $8,136 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Brazil ($8,320 per ton) and Bolivia ($7,925 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($5,941 per ton) and Argentina ($6,785 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 Brazil (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile

In 2022, approx. 385 tons of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads were imported into Chile; falling by -31.1% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 558 tons, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads dropped notably to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.2M, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead to Chile in 2022:

1. Brazil (260.0 tons)
2. South Africa (80.0 tons)
3. China (44.0 tons)

Exports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in Chile

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads, when their volume increased by 26% to 6.5 tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump.

In value terms, exports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads skyrocketed to $47K in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn.

Top Export Markets for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead from Chile in 2022:

1. Argentina (2.0 tons)
2. Bolivia (2.0 tons)
3. Peru (1.5 tons)
4. Brazil (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform