Sweden: Unwrought Lead Market 2021

Unwrought Lead Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish unwrought lead market dropped to $X in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Unwrought Lead Production in Sweden

In value terms, unwrought lead production expanded notably to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Unwrought Lead Exports

Exports from Sweden

For the third year in a row, Sweden recorded growth in shipments abroad of unwrought lead, which increased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, unwrought lead exports surged to $X in 2020. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unwrought lead exports from Sweden, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, unwrought lead exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unwrought lead exports from Sweden, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Unwrought Lead Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2020, purchases abroad of unwrought lead decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead imports reduced to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, the UK (X tons) was the main unwrought lead supplier to Sweden, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled -X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unwrought lead to Sweden, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK totaled -X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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