Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in the Netherlands - 2023

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes import price amounted to $8,742 per ton, waning by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 126%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $48,379 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 China ($50,778 per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $8,719 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+27.6%).

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $52,760 per ton, picking up by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 7,434% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $56,000 per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +79.3% per year.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the Netherlands

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -50.3% to 50 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 5,896% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 100 tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports contracted rapidly to $433K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6,897%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1M, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Import of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the Netherlands (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	N/A	13.7	592	432	461.5%
China	N/A	N/A	447	1.4	-99.7%
Others	2.1	1.3	8.8	0.2	-54.3%
Total	2.1	15.0	1,048	433	490.8%

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

China (undefined tons)
United Kingdom (49.5 tons)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the Netherlands

In 2022, approx. 200 kg of lead; powders and flakeses were exported from the Netherlands; falling by -97% against 2021. Overall, exports showed a dramatic descent. The smallest decline of -67.1% was in 2021.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports declined significantly to $11K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 2,380%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $210K, and then shrank markedly in the following year.