Brazil: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian unwrought lead market reached $X in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth 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 decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in Brazil

In value terms, unwrought lead production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase 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 decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after twelve years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports fell to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Argentina stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 the U.S., while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2020, overseas purchases of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons), Guatemala (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to Brazil, together accounting for X% of total imports. Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Peru lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Colombia, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Guatemala, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Mexico amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (-X% per year) and Guatemala (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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