Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Africa - 2023

Contents:

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

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

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $327,827 per ton in 2022, picking up by 571% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Zambia amounted to +15.0% per year.

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $2,928 per ton, with a decrease of -33.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 67%. The export price peaked at $11,816 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Swaziland.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.3% per year.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Africa

For the third year in a row, South Africa recorded decline in purchases abroad of lead; powders and flakeses, which decreased by -95.2% to 1 kg in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The smallest decline of -25% was in 2021.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports shrank dramatically to $225 in 2022. In general, imports recorded a sharp curtailment. The smallest decline of -14.3% was in 2020.

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

1. United States (1.0 kg)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -92.7% to 57 kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 955 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports shrank rapidly to $167 in 2022. In general, exports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 88%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.7K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Swaziland (57.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform