Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile
4. Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $4,061 per ton, growing by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($5,212 per ton), while the price for China ($3,681 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s stood at $7,176 per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $8,136 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($8,320 per ton) and Bolivia ($7,925 per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($5,941 per ton) and Argentina ($6,785 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 (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile

In 2022, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports into Chile reduced sharply to 384 tons, waning by -31.1% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 557 tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports declined rapidly to $1.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 84%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.1M, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) to Chile in 2022:

1. Brazil (260.0 tons)
2. South Africa (80.0 tons)
3. China (44.0 tons)

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in Chile

In 2022, the amount of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s exported from Chile expanded markedly to 6.5 tons, with an increase of 12% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports soared to $47K in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) from Chile in 2022:

1. Argentina (2.0 tons)
2. Bolivia (2.0 tons)
3. Peru (1.5 tons)
4. Brazil (1.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform