Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in India - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in India (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in India (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in India
4. Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in India

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in India (CIF) - 2022

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $3,465 per ton in 2022, jumping by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 384% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $53,250 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 the United States ($4,805 per ton), while the price for China ($878 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+35.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in India (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $3,078 per ton, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($3,805 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK amounted to $3,027 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.8%).

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in India

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by 99.9% to 157 kg in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 4,293%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 648 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports shrank rapidly to $544 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,830%.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Powders and Flakes to India in 2022:

1. Germany (127.0 kg)
2. China (29.0 kg)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in India

For the third year in a row, India recorded decline in overseas shipments of lead; powders and flakeses, which decreased by -2.9% to 531 tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports expanded rapidly to $1.6M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Powders and Flakes from India in 2022:

1. United Kingdom (497.1 tons)
2. United States (34.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform