Northern America: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Northern America

In 2022, the North American lead market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption 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, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Lead Production in Northern America

In value terms, lead production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated perceptible 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, production increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Northern America

Lead exports contracted to X tons in 2022, falling by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Canada was the main exporter of lead in Northern America, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead exports from Canada stood at X%. The United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) remains the largest lead supplier in Northern America, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Canada totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Lead Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2022, overseas purchases of lead increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Total imports indicated a strong increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports rose notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the key importer of lead in Northern America, creating X% of total import.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lead imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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