Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia (CIF) - 2022
2. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia (FOB) - 2022
3. Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia
4. Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lead; waste and scrap import price amounted to $1,659 per ton, which is down by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 29% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $1,810 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Finland ($1,780 per ton) and Latvia ($1,661 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($1,524 per ton) and Lithuania ($1,631 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average lead; waste and scrap export price amounted to $1,679 per ton, waning by -6.5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lead; waste and scrap export price increased by +30.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 36%. The export price peaked at $1,978 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Poland ($1,925 per ton) and Latvia ($1,862 per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($1,599 per ton) and Germany ($1,655 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia

For the third year in a row, Estonia recorded decline in overseas purchases of lead; waste and scraps, which decreased by -23.5% to 260 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant contraction.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap imports fell rapidly to $432K in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -24.6% was in 2021.

Top Suppliers of Lead; Waste and Scrap to Estonia in 2022:

1. Lithuania (120.1 tons)
2. Finland (62.3 tons)
3. Sweden (54.7 tons)
4. Denmark (22.3 tons)

Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Estonia

For the third consecutive year, Estonia recorded decline in overseas shipments of lead; waste and scraps, which decreased by -3.9% to 81 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep downturn.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap exports dropped to $136K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The smallest decline of -2.5% was in 2020.

Top Export Markets for Lead; Waste and Scrap from Estonia in 2022:

1. Germany (51.3 tons)
2. Lithuania (16.3 tons)
3. Latvia (12.0 tons)
4. Poland (1.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform