Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023
2. Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania
4. Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania

Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania (FOB) - 2023

The average lead; waste and scrap export price stood at $1,394 per ton in November 2023, surging by 2.3% against the previous month. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when the average export price increased by 9.7% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,463 per ton in September 2023; however, from October 2023 to November 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In November 2023, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($1,895 per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic stood at $1,365 per ton.

From November 2022 to November 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Estonia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

The average lead; waste and scrap import price stood at $816 per ton in 2022, waning by -36.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $1,575 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($1,387 per ton), while the price for Latvia amounted to $630 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+16.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania

In 2022, lead; waste and scrap exports from Lithuania skyrocketed to 11K tons, increasing by 29% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap exports skyrocketed to $15M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

1. Czech Republic (5.8K tons)
2. Germany (1.5K tons)
3. Bulgaria (1.5K tons)
4. Poland (1.2K tons)
5. Portugal (0.4K tons)
6. Estonia (0.3K tons)

Imports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Lithuania

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of lead; waste and scraps, when their volume increased by 81% to 98 tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap imports expanded significantly to $80K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a precipitous shrinkage.

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

1. Latvia (74.3 tons)
2. Estonia (24.1 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform