Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium
4. Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium

Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $2,256 per ton, picking up by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,884 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,807 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($1,148 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $1,925 per ton, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 62%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,205 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,604 per ton), while the average price for exports to Luxembourg ($908 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 Albania (+39.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses decreased by -15.4% to 11K tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 44%.

In value terms, imports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses declined slightly to $24M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $26M, and then reduced in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes to Belgium in 2022:

1. Germany (3.6K tons)
2. Netherlands (3.3K tons)
3. Czech Republic (2.3K tons)
4. United Kingdom (0.9K tons)
5. France (0.6K tons)

Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Belgium

For the fourth year in a row, Belgium recorded growth in overseas shipments of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses, which increased by 15% to 4.9K tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses surged to $9.4M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes from Belgium in 2022:

1. India (1425.7 tons)
2. Albania (1407.3 tons)
3. Netherlands (941.6 tons)
4. France (870.0 tons)
5. Luxembourg (108.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform