Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Romania - 2023

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

In 2022, the average lead; powders and flakes export price amounted to $17,673 per ton, rising by 8.6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2016 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last six years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lead; powders and flakes export price decreased by -19.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $21,847 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($47,264 per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland totaled $15,322 per ton.

From 2016 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+22.2%).

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

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $145,000 per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 416% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($167,998 per ton), while the price for Italy totaled $143,760 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+127.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Romania

In 2022, approx. 346 kg of lead; powders and flakeses were exported from Romania; increasing by 92% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 750 kg. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes exports surged to $6.1K in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 288%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $16K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Romania (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Switzerland	N/A	N/A	1.7	4.9	188.2%
China	4.2	12.3	1.2	1.2	-34.1%
Bulgaria	N/A	4.1	N/A	N/A	0%
Others	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
Total	4.2	16.4	2.9	6.1	13.2%

Top Export Markets for Lead; Powders and Flakes from Romania in 2022:

Switzerland (321.0 kg)
China (25.0 kg)

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Romania

In 2022, the amount of lead; powders and flakeses imported into Romania dropped sharply to 5 kg, falling by -44.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports recorded a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports dropped sharply to $725 in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 204% against the previous year.