Asia-Pacific: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific lead market fell modestly to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, lead production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas shipments of lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lead exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Korea (X tons), Australia (X tons) and India (X tons) was the key exporter of lead in Asia-Pacific, achieving X% of total export. China (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Japan (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lead supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were South Korea ($X), Australia ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in India ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while Japan ($X per ton) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lead Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lead decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of lead, namely India, Vietnam and South Korea, represented more than half of total import. It was distantly followed by Thailand (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), together making up a X% share of total imports. Indonesia (X tons), China (X tons), Japan (X tons), the Philippines (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese), Indonesia, China, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Philippines, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and Bangladesh ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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