Latin America and the Caribbean: Lead Market 2024

Lead Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American lead market declined slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Lead Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, lead production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Lead Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of lead was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Mexico (X tons) was the major exporter of lead, creating X% of total exports. Ecuador (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Chile (X%), Peru (X%) and Costa Rica (X%). Brazil (X tons) and Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Mexico decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Brazil (X%), Ecuador (X%), Costa Rica (X%), Peru (X%) and Chile (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Brazil, Paraguay and Chile increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the largest lead supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (X% per year) and Peru (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Mexico ($X per ton) and Peru ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Lead Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of lead decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lead imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the largest importer of lead, comprising X% of total imports. Colombia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Mexico (X%) and Cayman Islands (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lead imports into Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Cayman Islands (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cayman Islands emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.) and Cayman Islands (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Brazil and Mexico saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lead in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) and Cayman Islands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cayman Islands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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