Algeria: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian unwrought lead market expanded remarkably to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production in Algeria

In value terms, unwrought lead production expanded notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after eight years of decline. In general, exports showed a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports amounted to $X in 2020. Overall, total exports indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), India ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for unwrought lead exported from Algeria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Belgium recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2020, 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 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2020, supplies from abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports faced a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports shrank markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought lead supplier to Algeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Algeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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