Austria: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Austria

In 2022, the Austrian lead market increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lead consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Lead Production in Austria

In value terms, lead production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Lead production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Lead Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, approx. X tons of lead were exported from Austria; waning by X% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, lead exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Slovenia (X tons) was the main destination for lead exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lead exports to Slovenia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by North Macedonia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovenia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for lead exports from Austria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovenia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and North Macedonia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lead export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was North Macedonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X 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 North Macedonia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Lead Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, imports of lead into Austria declined to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of lead imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lead suppliers to Austria were Poland ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average lead import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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