Dominican Republic: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2023, the Dominican lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, lead production expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2023, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of lead increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of lead exports from the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lead exported from the Dominican Republic were the United States ($X), Peru ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average lead export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2023, the amount of lead imported into the Dominican Republic fell rapidly to X kg, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports faced a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of lead to the Dominican Republic, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lead imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lead to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2023, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform