CIS: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in CIS

In 2020, the CIS unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Lead Production in CIS

In value terms, unwrought lead production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in CIS

Russia (X tons) remains the largest unwrought lead producing country in the CIS, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), sevenfold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in CIS

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, exports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports declined sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of unwrought lead in 2020. It was distantly followed by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Azerbaijan, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead supplying countries in the CIS were Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Azerbaijan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Azerbaijan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2020, the amount of unwrought lead imported in the CIS skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports contracted modestly to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Kazakhstan (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the major importers of unwrought lead in the CIS, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Belarus ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Belarus saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The unwrought lead import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked 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 importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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