Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia
4. Imports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia

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

The average export price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses stood at $2,962 per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $3,208 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($3,247 per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($2,565 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 Croatia (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

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

In 2022, the average import price for lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses amounted to $3,597 per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 33%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $4,134 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Germany ($6,426 per ton), while the price for the UK ($3,030 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes in Slovenia

In 2022, exports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses from Slovenia reduced markedly to 1.9K tons, with a decrease of -15.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.3K tons, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses dropped to $5.7M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $6.6M, and then contracted in the following year.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Plates, Sheets, Strip and Foil, Lead Powders and Flakes from Slovenia in 2022:

1. North Macedonia (1828.2 tons)
2. Serbia (53.6 tons)
3. Croatia (26.9 tons)

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

For the fourth consecutive year, Slovenia recorded growth in overseas purchases of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses, which increased by 15% to 222 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakeses surged to $800K in 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. United Kingdom (144.4 tons)
2. Italy (40.6 tons)
3. Croatia (28.7 tons)
4. Germany (6.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform