Price for Lead; Waste and Scrap in Tunisia - 2022

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

In 2022, the average lead; waste and scrap export price amounted to $1,587 per ton, increasing by 2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. The export price peaked at $2,186 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($13,546 per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($1,034 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 Germany (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Exports of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Tunisia

For the third year in a row, Tunisia recorded decline in shipments abroad of lead; waste and scraps, which decreased by -43.2% to 54 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of -30% was in 2021.

In value terms, lead; waste and scrap exports reduced dramatically to $86K in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The smallest decline of -29.6% was in 2021.

Export of Lead; Waste and Scrap in Tunisia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	633	104	82.3	51.5	-56.7%
Germany	129	83.8	52.6	27.7	-40.1%
Belgium	36.6	22.3	13.2	6.5	-43.8%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	799	210	148	85.7	-52.5%