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

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $9,036 per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $24,235 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +4.8% per year.

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

In 2022, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports into Ireland totaled 1.1 tons, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports stood at $10K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.