New Zealand: Lead Market 2022

Lead Market Size in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decline. Lead consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X tons of lead were exported from New Zealand; surging by X% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from New Zealand, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from New Zealand, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Australia ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lead export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Lead Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest lead supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (-X% per year) and India (-X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to New Zealand, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform