Eastern Asia: Lead Articles Market 2020

Lead Articles Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the lead articles market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lead articles market reached its maximum level in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Lead Articles Production in Eastern Asia

The lead articles production stood at X tons in 2017, coming up 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 consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the lead articles production reached its maximum volume in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Lead Articles Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X tons of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes were exported in Eastern Asia; going up by X% against the previous year. The lead articles exports continue to indicate a significant deduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the lead articles exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the lead articles exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, lead articles exports amounted to $X in 2017. The lead articles exports continue to indicate an abrupt drop. In that year, the lead articles exports reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the lead articles exports failed to regain its momentum.

Lead Articles Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

China prevails in lead articles exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The following exporters - Japan (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) together made up X% of total exports.

China was also the fastest growing in terms of the lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2017. South Korea (-X%) and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of China and Japan increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In China, lead articles exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Japan (-X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Lead Articles Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the lead articles export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. The lead articles export price continues to indicate a mild deduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Japan ($X per ton), while China ($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 South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Lead Articles Imports in Eastern Asia

The imports totaled X tons in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The lead articles imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 immediate term.

In value terms, lead articles imports amounted to $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a significant expansion from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the lead articles imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The level of imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Lead Articles Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

South Korea represented the largest importer of lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tons), Japan (X tons) and China (X tons), together committing X% share of total imports.

South Korea was also the fastest growing in terms of the lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Taiwan, Chinese and South Korea saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Korea ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Taiwan, Chinese ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Japan, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in South Korea totaled +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

Lead Articles Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The lead articles import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. The lead articles import price continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import prices for lead plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes reached its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 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 ($X per ton), while South Korea ($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