Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Ethiopia - 2022

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Ethiopia (CIF) - 2022
2. Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Ethiopia

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $2,498 per ton, increasing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,384 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Egypt ($2,865 per ton), while the price for China totaled $1,278 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.8%).

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

In 2022, imports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses into Ethiopia reduced rapidly to 195 tons, which is down by -33.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 106%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 292 tons, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses fell to $487K in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +26.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $572K, and then declined in the following year.

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

1. Egypt (150.0 tons)
2. China (45.2 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform