South Africa: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in South Africa

The South African lead market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Lead consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in South Africa

In value terms, lead production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of lead exported from South Africa soared to X tons, rising by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Botswana (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from South Africa, together comprising X% of total exports. The United States, Turkey, Singapore, Bulgaria, Greece and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), Brazil ($X) and Botswana ($X) constituted the largest markets for lead exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United States, Singapore, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lead to South Africa, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kazakhstan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to South Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lead import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Kazakhstan ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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