Germany: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Lead Production in Germany

In value terms, lead production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Germany

Lead exports from Germany fell markedly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Slovenia, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for lead exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Romania and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lead export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, the amount of lead imported into Germany declined to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, lead imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), France (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest lead suppliers to Germany were Belgium ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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