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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads amounted to $2,562 per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 23%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,605 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 China ($3,784 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) stood at $2,434 per ton.

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

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

The average export price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads stood at $5,083 per ton in 2022, declining by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $8,654 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($16,770 per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($4,019 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 Saudi Arabia (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In 2022, the amount of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads imported into Japan declined rapidly to 1.9K tons, falling by -18.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27%.

In value terms, imports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads contracted rapidly to $4.9M in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 48%.

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

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (1818.2 tons)
2. China (100.2 tons)

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

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads decreased by -5.7% to 362 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +15.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads dropped dramatically to $1.8M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +36.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year.

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

1. Taiwan (Chinese) (269.8 tons)
2. Germany (36.0 tons)
3. China (20.5 tons)
4. Philippines (14.9 tons)
5. United States (10.2 tons)
6. Saudi Arabia (7.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform