India: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in India

The Indian unwrought lead market expanded to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Unwrought lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Production in India

In value terms, unwrought lead production fell slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated pronounced 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, production increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Unwrought lead production peaked at $X in 2019, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from India

In 2020, shipments abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2019, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead exports from India, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Thailand ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for unwrought lead exported from India worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Korea (+X% per year) 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

The average unwrought lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Japan ($X per ton) and Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($X per ton) and South Korea ($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 Japan, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into India

In 2020, the amount of unwrought lead imported into India expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports dropped modestly to $X in 2020. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of unwrought lead imports to India, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and South Korea ($X) were the largest unwrought lead suppliers to India, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2020, the average unwrought lead import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) and Mozambique ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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