Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Malaysia - 2021

Contents:

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

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes import price amounted to $1,760 per ton, with a decrease of -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 49%. The import price peaked at $11,780 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($3,956 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($279 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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

The average lead; powders and flakes export price stood at $1,459 per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 78% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $2,795 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($1,991 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($289 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 (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Malaysia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -2.7% to 198 tons 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 1,092%.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports contracted notably to $348K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 1,679%.

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

1. Japan (106.9 tons)
2. Taiwan (Chinese) (74.5 tons)
3. United Kingdom (9.1 tons)
4. Germany (4.3 tons)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Malaysia

For the third year in a row, Malaysia recorded decline in shipments abroad of lead; powders and flakeses, which decreased by -2.4% to 198 tons in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The smallest decline of -0.5% was in 2021.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports contracted to $289K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $315K, and then dropped in the following year.

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

1. China (95.7 tons)
2. Indonesia (41.2 tons)
3. India (40.5 tons)
4. Thailand (18.9 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform