Eastern Asia: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian lead market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Lead Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, lead production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, lead exports in Eastern Asia expanded markedly to X tons, picking up by X% against 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lead exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

South Korea was the largest exporter of lead in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by China (X tons), Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead exports from South Korea stood at X%. At the same time, China (X%), Japan (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the largest lead supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Japan, with an X% share.

In South Korea, lead exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Japan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lead Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by China (X%) and Japan (X%).

South Korea was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. China (X%), Japan (X%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Korea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while China, Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

In South Korea, lead imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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