Malaysia: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian lead market dropped markedly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild descent. Lead consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in Malaysia

In value terms, lead production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2022, overseas shipments of lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Malaysia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Philippines (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Malaysia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

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 appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into Malaysia

Lead imports into Malaysia surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Korea (X tons), China (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Malaysia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X), South Korea ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest lead suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the price for Singapore ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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