United Kingdom: Market for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony 2021

Market Size for Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in the UK

In 2020, the UK unwrought lead containing antimony market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony in the UK

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony production declined to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2020, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Exports from the UK

Unwrought lead containing antimony exports from the UK shrank to X tons in 2020, with a decrease of -X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony exports shrank sharply to $X in 2020. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of unwrought lead containing antimony exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest markets for unwrought lead containing antimony exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average unwrought lead containing antimony export price stood at $X per ton in 2020, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2020, the countries with the highest prices were Poland ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Luxembourg ($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 Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Unwrought Lead Containing Antimony

Imports into the UK

In 2020, purchases abroad of unwrought lead containing antimony decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, unwrought lead containing antimony imports declined significantly to $X in 2020. In general, imports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Cameroon was relatively modest.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Cameroon was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average unwrought lead containing antimony import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Cameroon ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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