ASEAN: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN lead market contracted to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 ASEAN

In value terms, lead production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, approx. X tons of lead were exported in ASEAN; increasing by X% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated modest growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Myanmar (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Vietnam (X%), Cambodia (X%), the Philippines (X%), Thailand (X%) and Singapore (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead exports from Malaysia stood at X%. At the same time, Myanmar (X%), Cambodia (X%), the Philippines (X%), Vietnam (X%) and Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Myanmar emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Singapore (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Myanmar (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.), Cambodia (X p.p.) and the Philippines (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Singapore (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X) remains the largest lead supplier in ASEAN, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

In Malaysia, lead exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Myanmar (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Vietnam ($X per ton) and Cambodia ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) and Myanmar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports in ASEAN

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of lead increased by less than X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) represented the major importer of lead, comprising X% of total imports. Thailand (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Malaysia (X%). Singapore (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead imports into Vietnam stood at X%. At the same time, Singapore (X%) and the Philippines (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Singapore emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Thailand (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Vietnam and the Philippines increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in ASEAN, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Thailand ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Indonesia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Vietnam totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Thailand (X% per year) and Indonesia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ASEAN stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while Singapore ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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