Price for Lead; Powders and Flakes in Finland - 2022

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

The average lead; powders and flakes import price stood at $21,550 per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $68,000 per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($22,611 per ton), while the price for the United States amounted to $6,773 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+0.7%).

Imports of Lead; Powders and Flakes in Finland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lead; powders and flakeses decreased by 0% to 20 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lead; powders and flakes imports soared to $431 in 2022. Overall, imports posted significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.