Refined Lead Prices in the United States
U.S. Refined Lead Import Price per Ton in January 2022
In January 2022, the refined lead price per ton amounted to $2.4K (CIF, US), remaining relatively unchanged against the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2021 when the average import price increased by 11% m-o-m. The import price peaked in January 2022.
Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Korea ($2.7K per ton) and Nigeria ($2.5K per ton), while the price for Mexico ($2.0K per ton) and Canada ($2.2K per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From January 2021 to January 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Refined Lead Imports
In January 2022, supplies from abroad of refined lead increased by 35% to 66K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after three months of decline. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2021 when imports increased by 105% against the previous month. Imports peaked in January 2022.
In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $156M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2022. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2021 with an increase of 128% m-o-m. Imports peaked in January 2022.
U.S. Refined Lead Imports by Country
China (20K tons), South Korea (15K tons) and Canada (9.6K tons) were the main suppliers of refined lead imports to the United States, together comprising 68% of total imports. These countries were followed by Mexico, Australia, Russia and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 29%.
From January 2021 to January 2022, the biggest increases were in Russia (with a CAGR of +25.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest refined lead suppliers to the United States were China ($48M), South Korea ($40M) and Canada ($21M), with a combined 70% share of total imports. Mexico, Australia, Russia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.
Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +27.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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