Sweden: Refined Lead Market 2024

Refined Lead Market Size in Sweden

In 2022, the Swedish refined lead market decreased by -13.5% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Refined lead consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Production in Sweden

In value terms, refined lead production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 18%. Refined lead production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Refined Lead Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of refined lead (unwrought) were exported from Sweden; picking up by 51% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% 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 +59.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, refined lead exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% 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 +46.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 73%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of refined lead exports from Sweden, with a combined 74% share of total exports. Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Poland ($X) were the largest markets for refined lead exported from Sweden worldwide, together comprising 69% of total exports. Italy and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +18.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 refined lead export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Luxembourg (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2022, approx. X tons of refined lead (unwrought) were imported into Sweden; rising by 4,787% against 2021 figures. In general, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) was the main supplier of refined lead to Sweden, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +289.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.4% per year) and Denmark (+24.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refined lead (unwrought) to Sweden, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +261.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.7% per year) and Denmark (+27.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average refined lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -54.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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