Venezuela: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Venezuela

After three years of growth, the Venezuelan lead market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Venezuela

In value terms, lead production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Lead production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Lead Exports

Exports from Venezuela

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of lead increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Colombia (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Venezuela, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to Colombia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Colombia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, Colombia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Venezuela, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Colombia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lead export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to India ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lead Imports

Imports into Venezuela

In 2022, the amount of lead imported into Venezuela contracted to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Venezuela, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from Mexico exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Colombia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to Venezuela, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Colombia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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