Southern Asia: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2022, the South Asian lead market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, lead production shrank slightly 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 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, lead exports in Southern Asia totaled X tons, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by Bangladesh (X%). The following exporters - Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%), Pakistan (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Nepal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Nepal increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest lead supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with a X% share.

In India, lead exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Pakistan (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lead Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of lead were imported in Southern Asia; picking up by X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), comprising an X% share of total imports. Pakistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead imports into India stood at X%. At the same time, Bangladesh (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bangladesh emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In India, lead imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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