Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand
4. Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average lead; waste and scrap export price amounted to $1,831 per ton, growing by 30% against the previous month. Overall, export price indicated a tangible expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, lead; waste and scrap export price increased by +82.6% against April 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 33% month-to-month. The export price peaked in September 2023.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($2,070 per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $1,787 per ton.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+4.0%).

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand (CIF) - 2022

The average lead; waste and scrap import price stood at $893 per ton in 2021, falling by -30.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $1,956 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($1,894 per ton), while the price for South Korea totaled $736 per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand

In 2022, lead; waste and scrap exports from Thailand skyrocketed to 2.4K tons, growing by 105% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 145%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap exports skyrocketed to $3.6M in 2022. Overall, exports posted a perceptible increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Waste and Scrap from Thailand in 2022:

1. India (2293.5 tons)
2. South Korea (62.8 tons)
3. United Arab Emirates (18.5 tons)
4. Japan (0.1 tons)

Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Thailand

In 2021, approx. 558 tons of lead; waste and scraps were imported into Thailand; surging by 143% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap imports skyrocketed to $498K in 2021. In general, imports showed slight growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Waste and Scrap to Thailand in 2022:

1. South Korea (481.6 tons)
2. Japan (75.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform