Eastern Europe: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European unwrought lead market amounted to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, unwrought lead production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

Russia (X tons) remains the largest unwrought lead producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, unwrought lead production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Ukraine (-X% per year).

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Unwrought lead exports surged to X tons in 2020, picking up by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the key exporters of unwrought lead in 2020, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. Bulgaria (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, distantly followed by Russia (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest unwrought lead supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Czech Republic recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The unwrought lead export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2020, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, 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 Poland ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, approx. X tons of unwrought lead were imported in Eastern Europe; picking up by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports expanded notably to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic dominates unwrought lead imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total imports. Romania (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

The Czech Republic was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unwrought lead imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2020. At the same time, Romania (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The Czech Republic (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Romania and Poland saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2020, respectively.

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

In the Czech Republic, unwrought lead imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the unwrought lead import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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