Eastern Asia: Market for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony 2021

Market Size for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Eastern Asia

In 2020, the East Asian unwrought lead containing antimony market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Production of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in Eastern Asia

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony production reached $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

Japan (X tons) remains the largest unwrought lead containing antimony producing country in Eastern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead containing antimony production in Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a X% share.

In Japan, unwrought lead containing antimony production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: South Korea (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

Exports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead containing antimony were exported in Eastern Asia; picking up by X% compared with 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony exports declined slightly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Japan (X tons) represented the major exporter of unwrought lead containing antimony, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - China (X tons) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Japan increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic People's Republic of Korea emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2020. By contrast, South Korea (-X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-X%) and China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China, South Korea and Taiwan (Chinese) saw its share reduced by -X%, -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Japan ($X) emerged as the largest unwrought lead containing antimony supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Japan totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year) and South Korea (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The unwrought lead containing antimony export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in China ($X per ton) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic People's Republic of Korea, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2020, overseas purchases of unwrought lead containing antimony decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony imports contracted notably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China was the key importer of unwrought lead containing antimony in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. South Korea (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Japan (X tons). All these countries together held near 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 South Korea, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Japan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, South Korea recorded 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 containing antimony import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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