Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium
4. Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes import price amounted to $1,499 per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 61%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,978 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,880 per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($1,226 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium (FOB) - 2022

The average lead; powders and flakes export price stood at $1,913 per ton in 2022, surging by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $7,426 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Albania ($1,918 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($1,648 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 India (-15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

In 2022, purchases abroad of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -32.2% to 3.5K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 136%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 5.2K tons, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports declined significantly to $5.3M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Powders and Flakes to Belgium in 2022:

1. Czech Republic (2280.9 tons)
2. Germany (886.5 tons)
3. Netherlands (258.0 tons)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Belgium

In 2022, shipments abroad of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -19.7% to 3.7K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 136%.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports skyrocketed to $7.1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 113% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Powders and Flakes from Belgium in 2022:

1. India (1483.9 tons)
2. Albania (1464.8 tons)
3. France (759.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform