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

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $4,241 per ton, waning by -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 80%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $7,134 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($5,875 per ton), while the price for Switzerland ($682 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average export price for lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s amounted to $5,933 per ton, which is down by -44.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $24,447 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($35,291 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($2,727 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 Italy (+44.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the UK

In 2022, imports of lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot)s into the UK dropped modestly to 131 tons, declining by -2.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 218%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 135 tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) imports contracted dramatically to $557K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 125%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $670K, and then fell sharply in the following year.

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

1. Germany (56.8 tons)
2. United States (41.3 tons)
3. South Africa (12.0 tons)
4. Netherlands (11.0 tons)
5. Switzerland (10.0 tons)

Exports of Lead; Lead Monoxide (Litharge, Massicot) in the UK

In 2022, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports from the UK surged to 32 tons, jumping by 40% on 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1,810% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lead; lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) exports contracted notably to $188K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 740%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $243K, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

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

1. Netherlands (14.0 tons)
2. Australia (9.4 tons)
3. Bulgaria (3.8 tons)
4. Germany (2.0 tons)
5. Kyrgyzstan (1.2 tons)
6. Spain (0.8 tons)
7. Singapore (0.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform