Eastern Europe: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, lead production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Lead exports fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, declining by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a slight expansion 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports. Estonia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X), Poland ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Russia ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) and Ukraine ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Lead Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of lead in Eastern Europe dropped to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a moderate increase 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, lead imports contracted to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) represented the largest importer of lead, committing X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Czech Republic stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, 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 Hungary ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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