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

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK (CIF) - 2023
2. Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK
4. Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK (CIF) - 2023

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $3,834 per ton in August 2023, growing by 2.1% against the previous month. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 an increase of 27% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,838 per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to August 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Russia ($12,544 per ton), while the price for India stood at $3,077 per ton.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.6%).

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $5,757 per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 399%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $42,367 per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($13,067 per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($3,345 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 China (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK

In 2022, the amount of lead; powders and flakeses imported into the UK contracted slightly to 572 tons, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, imports saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 2%.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports stood at $2M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

1. India (529.0 tons)
2. Sweden (24.4 tons)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in the UK

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by -46.7% to 175 tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,118%.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports reduced remarkably to $1M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 5,041%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $2.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

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

1. Netherlands (60.0 tons)
2. France (51.1 tons)
3. Germany (17.9 tons)
4. United States (11.2 tons)
5. Slovakia (9.4 tons)
6. Ireland (9.3 tons)
7. China (9.1 tons)
8. India (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform