Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Pakistan - 2023

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1. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Pakistan (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Pakistan

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes import price amounted to $2,905 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $8,562 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($2,906 per ton), while the price for China totaled $2,890 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-2.5%).

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Pakistan

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -45.9% to 10 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1,788% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 19 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports fell rapidly to $30K in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 987% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $54K, and then fell notably in the following year.

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

1. Australia (9.9 tons)
2. China (0.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform