Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt
4. Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt

Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $2,810 per ton, picking up by 66% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($2,810 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($2,810 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 Ethiopia (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $5,779 per ton, with a decrease of -6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 156%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,683 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($9,381 per ton), while the price for Greece ($2,874 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+112.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt

Exports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses from Egypt plummeted to 92 tons in 2022, which is down by -28.9% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 152% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 130 tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses soared to $259K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes from Egypt in 2022:

1. Ethiopia (54.1 tons)
2. Lebanon (32.8 tons)
3. Saudi Arabia (5.5 tons)

Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Egypt

For the third consecutive year, Egypt recorded decline in overseas purchases of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses, which decreased by -63.6% to 3.1 tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The smallest decline of -57.3% was in 2021.

In value terms, imports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses dropped sharply to $18K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The smallest decline of -38.6% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes to Egypt in 2022:

1. Greece (1489.0 kg)
2. Italy (980.0 kg)
3. China (433.0 kg)
4. United States (181.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform