Global Lead Market Overview 2020

Lead Market Size

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the global lead market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

Lead Production

In value terms, lead production reduced to $X in 2019 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 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level at $X in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of lead production in 2019 were Australia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes), with a combined X% share of global production. Kazakhstan, Mexico, Belgium, Peru, Russia, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of lead production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while lead production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Exports

Exports

In 2019, the amount of lead exported worldwide fell to X tonnes, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In value terms, lead exports shrank to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of global exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, South Korea (X tonnes), Australia (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes), India (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes), Belgium (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes), Malaysia (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Kazakhstan (X tonnes) was the key exporter of lead in the world, making up X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Korea ($X), Australia ($X) and Canada ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together comprising X% of global exports. These countries were followed by the UK, India, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. Global export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports

In 2019, supplies from abroad of lead decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports fell to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; 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. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes), distantly followed by India (X tonnes), Viet Nam (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the largest importers of lead, together achieving X% of total imports. South Korea (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Poland (X tonnes) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead imports into the U.S. stood at +X%. At the same time, Viet Nam (+X%), the Czech Republic (+X%), Poland (+X%), India (+X%), Thailand (+X%), Germany (+X%) and Turkey (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Viet Nam emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. The UK and South Korea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%) and Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of the U.S., Viet Nam, India, the Czech Republic and Germany increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Spain (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Viet Nam (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per tonne) and the UK ($X per tonne), while the U.S. ($X per tonne) and South Korea ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lead in the world?

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The U.S. (476K tonnes) remains the largest lead consuming country worldwide, accounting for 18% of total volume. Moreover, lead consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Australia (183K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Viet Nam (170K tonnes), with a 6.6% share.

What are the largest producers of lead in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of lead production in 2019 were Australia (464K tonnes), Canada (315K tonnes) and South Korea (265K tonnes), together accounting for 39% of global production. Kazakhstan, Mexico, Belgium, Peru, Russia, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

What are the leading exporters of lead in the world?

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In value terms, South Korea ($758M), Australia ($718M) and Canada ($536M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 30% share of global exports. These countries were followed by the UK, India, Belgium, Germany, Russia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Mexico and Kazakhstan, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What are the leading importers of lead in the world?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($1B) constitutes the largest market for imported lead worldwide, comprising 16% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Viet Nam ($506M), with a 7.7% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a 7.5% share.

What is the average export price for lead in the world?

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The average lead export price stood at $2,197 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lead in the world?

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The average lead import price stood at $2,246 per tonne in 2019, falling by -8.4% against the previous year.