Eastern Europe: Market for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides 2024

Market Size for Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

The East European market for chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides stood at $X in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides soared to X tons in 2023, jumping by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides rose sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the key exporter of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. Poland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Estonia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Poland (X%), Lithuania (X%) and Estonia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Russia increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxide and hydroxide supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia, with a X% share.

In Russia, exports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Estonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Chromium, Manganese, Lead and Copper Oxides and Hydroxides

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the amount of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides imported in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chromium, manganese, lead and copper oxides and hydroxides contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) prevails in hydroxides structure, together achieving X% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform