Eastern Europe: Lead Ore Market 2022

Lead Ore Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European lead ore market reduced notably to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption faced a abrupt descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Ore Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, lead ore production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Ore Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, exports of lead ores in Eastern Europe rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia represented the key exporter of lead ores in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Bulgaria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bulgaria (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia and Bulgaria increased by +X and +X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest lead ore supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (-X% per year) and Bulgaria (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lead Ore Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of lead ores imported in Eastern Europe expanded slightly to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead ore imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Bulgaria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of lead ores. Poland (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bulgaria (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Poland (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

In Bulgaria, lead ore imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Bulgaria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+X%).

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