Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Serbia - 2023

Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Serbia (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes import price amounted to $2,927 per ton, dropping by -15.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $14,333 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Slovenia ($14,000 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,467 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $9,517 per ton, increasing by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 149% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($9,614 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($2,000 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 (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Serbia

In 2022, the amount of lead; powders and flakeses imported into Serbia skyrocketed to 41 kg, picking up by 21% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 100%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports totaled $120 in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +22.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +81.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 42%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Serbia (USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	22.0	25.0	46.0	47.0	28.8%
Slovenia	21.0	18.0	16.0	28.0	10.1%
France	12.0	13.0	23.0	23.0	24.2%
United States	11.0	19.0	17.0	22.0	26.0%
Others	N/A	19.0	16.0	N/A	-15.8%
Total	66.0	94.0	118	120	22.1%

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

United States (15.0 kg)
France (13.0 kg)
Germany (11.0 kg)
Slovenia (2.0 kg)

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Serbia

In 2022, the amount of lead; powders and flakeses exported from Serbia declined significantly to 5.6 tons, with a decrease of -27.1% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 710% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 7.7 tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports stood at $54K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 1,290% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.