CIS: Refined Lead Market 2023

Refined Lead Market Size in CIS

The CIS refined lead market contracted to $X in 2022, shrinking by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Refined Lead Production in CIS

In value terms, refined lead production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of refined lead (unwrought) decreased by -11.5% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 44%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 41%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) was the key exporter of refined lead (unwrought) in the CIS, committing 98% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +3.8%).

In value terms, the largest refined lead supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +3.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 19%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (-0.5%).

Refined Lead Imports

Imports in CIS

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of refined lead (unwrought) decreased by -11.2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 418% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, refined lead imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 304% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the largest importer of refined lead (unwrought) in the CIS, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), mixing up a 33% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +18.1%).

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +19.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 36%. 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, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (+0.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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