China: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in China

In 2020, the Chinese unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable 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, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Production in China

In value terms, unwrought lead production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a moderate 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 increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from China

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead were exported from China; waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports fell rapidly to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead exports from China, together accounting for X% 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 Russia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for unwrought lead exported from China were Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Russia ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Russia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Vietnam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into China

In 2020, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of unwrought lead, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports declined notably to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Kazakhstan, Myanmar, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Australia, Cambodia and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Cambodia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead suppliers to China were Vietnam ($X), Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X) and South Korea ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kazakhstan, Myanmar, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese), Cambodia, Australia and the Philippines, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

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