Dominican Republic: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2020, the Dominican unwrought lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption 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, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Unwrought Lead Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, unwrought lead production stood at $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase 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, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from the Dominican Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

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, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its price 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, unwrought lead export price decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2020, the amount of unwrought lead imported into the Dominican Republic amounted to X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Venezuela (X tons) constituted the largest unwrought lead supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, unwrought lead imports from Venezuela exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Venezuela amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and China (-X% per year).

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the U.S. ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Venezuela totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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