Asia: Lead Articles Market 2020

Lead Articles Market Size in Asia

The revenue of the lead articles market in Asia amounted to $X in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The lead articles consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the lead articles market attained their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the lead articles market failed to regain its momentum.

Lead Articles Production in Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes were produced in Asia; growing by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of lead articles production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Lead Articles Exports in Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes were exported in Asia; jumping by X% against the previous year. The lead articles exports continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the lead articles exports attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lead articles exports stood at $X in 2017. The lead articles exports continue to indicate a noticeable drop. Over the period under review, the lead articles exports attained its maximum level of $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Lead Articles Exports by Country in Asia

China was the main exporter of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes in Asia, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. Vietnam (X tons) ranks second in terms of the global exports with a X% share, followed by India (X%). Turkey (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Indonesia (+X%), India (+X%) and Singapore (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Malaysia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of China and Malaysia increased by X% and X% percentage points, while Turkey (-X%), India (-X%) and Vietnam (-X%) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest lead articles supplier in Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

In China, lead articles exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-X% per year) and Vietnam (+X% per year).

Lead Articles Export Prices by Country in Asia

The lead articles export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The lead articles export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the export prices for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Malaysia ($X per kg), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Vietnam (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Lead Articles Imports in Asia

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The lead articles imports continue to indicate a prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead articles imports stood at $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. In that year, the lead articles imports reached their peak level, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Lead Articles Imports by Country in Asia

In 2017, Malaysia (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the key importers of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes in the globe, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together mixed up X% share of total imports. Japan (X tons) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iran (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lead articles markets worldwide were South Korea ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Taiwan, Chinese, Japan and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iran (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lead Articles Import Prices by Country in Asia

In 2017, the lead articles import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, coming up by X% against the previous year. The lead articles import price continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Japan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Japan (-X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform