Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in the United States - 2023

Contents:

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

Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in the United States (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads stood at $2,719 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 32%. The export price peaked at $2,737 per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($16,078 per ton), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($1,232 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 South Africa (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in the United States (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for lead oxides; red lead and orange leads stood at $3,362 per ton in 2022, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,254 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 South Africa ($5,231 per ton), while the price for Mexico ($1,456 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in the United States

Exports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads from the United States dropped sharply to 5K tons in 2022, with a decrease of -30.7% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.3K tons, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads declined rapidly to $14M in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $18M, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead from the United States in 2022:

1. Canada (3994.1 tons)
2. Mexico (402.3 tons)
3. United Kingdom (251.0 tons)
4. Australia (113.7 tons)
5. Nicaragua (82.5 tons)

Imports of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead in the United States

In 2022, approx. 1.4K tons of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads were imported into the United States; picking up by 2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +20.2% 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 +73.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of lead oxides; red lead and orange leads rose sharply to $4.9M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% 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 +59.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Top Suppliers of Lead Oxides; Red Lead and Orange Lead to the United States in 2022:

1. Mexico (396.7 tons)
2. Canada (385.0 tons)
3. South Africa (378.0 tons)
4. Brazil (69.5 tons)
5. Australia (56.9 tons)
6. Japan (53.4 tons)
7. Thailand (37.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform