Algeria: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian lead market fell modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lead Production in Algeria

In value terms, lead production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lead production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of lead, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, lead exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from Algeria, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lead exported from Algeria were India ($X), Turkey ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of lead, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), fivefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Morocco was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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