Asia-Pacific: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, the Asia-Pacific unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Asia-Pacific

The country with the largest volume of unwrought lead production was China (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Japan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In China, unwrought lead production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+X% per year) and Japan (+X% per year).

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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, exports increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports soared to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Australia (X tons) was the key exporter of unwrought lead, achieving X% of total exports. South Korea (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by India (X%) and Vietnam (X%). Bangladesh (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of unwrought lead. At the same time, Bangladesh (+X%), India (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and the Philippines (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. Vietnam experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Korea (+X p.p.), Vietnam (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.) and Bangladesh (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2020, the share of Taiwan (Chinese) (-X p.p.) and Australia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest unwrought lead supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In Australia, unwrought lead exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Korea (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Australia ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of unwrought lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2020. Total imports indicated temperate growth 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

India represented the key importer of unwrought lead in Asia-Pacific, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Vietnam (X tons) and China (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into India increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), China (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), South Korea (+X%) and Thailand (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, Taiwan (Chinese) (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Vietnam (+X p.p.) and India (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2020, the share of Thailand (-X p.p.), South Korea (-X p.p.) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unwrought lead in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In India, unwrought lead imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Vietnam (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The unwrought lead import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2020, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Indonesia ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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