France: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in France

The French unwrought lead market shrank dramatically to $X in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Production in France

In value terms, unwrought lead production rose slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Overall, production recorded a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Unwrought lead production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from France

In 2020, overseas shipments of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight shrinkage. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Belgium (-X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+X% per year) and Poland (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into France

In 2020, overseas purchases of unwrought lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to France, together accounting for X% of total imports. Tunisia, the U.S. and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in the U.S. (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest unwrought lead suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Tunisia and the U.S., which together accounted for a further X terms of the main suppliers, the U.S. (+X% per year) 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 average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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