Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Korea - 2022

Contents:

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

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

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $1,346 per ton in December 2022, with an increase of 7.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 58% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,851 per ton. From May 2022 to December 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From December 2021 to December 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -1.6% per month.

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

The average lead; powders and flakes export price stood at $7,039 per ton in 2022, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $9,764 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 Indonesia ($8,254 per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam amounted to $1,519 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Korea

Lead; powders and flakes imports into South Korea dropped slightly to 7.3K tons in 2022, flattening at 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 1.9% against the previous year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports totaled $10M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic setback.

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

1. Australia (7.3K tons)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in South Korea

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -41% to 25 tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 456%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 42 tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports declined significantly to $173K in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 313%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $279K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

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

1. Indonesia (20.2 tons)
2. Vietnam (4.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform