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Bulgaria - Refined Lead (Unwrought) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Refined Lead Price in Bulgaria - 2023

Refined Lead Price in Bulgaria (FOB) - 2023

The average refined lead export price stood at $2,529 per ton in May 2023, approximately mirroring the previous month. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 an increase of 8.7% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,561 per ton in April 2023, and then dropped modestly in the following month.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +2.5% per month.

Refined Lead Price in Bulgaria (CIF) - 2023

In May 2023, the average refined lead import price amounted to $2,589 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 11% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,602 per ton in April 2023, and then fell slightly in the following month.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($2,563 per ton), while the price for South Africa totaled $2,410 per ton.

From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Refined Lead Exports in Bulgaria

In 2022, refined lead exports from Bulgaria expanded markedly to 82K tons, increasing by 6.4% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, refined lead exports rose notably to $194M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Export of Refined Lead in Bulgaria (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Turkey	96.6	88.4	102	96.4	-0.1%
Greece	21.1	18.4	53.9	57.8	39.9%
North Macedonia	10.4	7.8	12.5	15.5	14.2%
Romania	2.6	3.5	7.3	8.0	45.4%
Slovenia	N/A	1.5	N/A	7.6	125.1%
Czech Republic	0.1	2.6	1.6	6.1	293.6%
Italy	21.0	26.5	0.4	0.1	-83.2%
Others	0.8	6.4	1.5	2.2	40.1%
Total	153	155	179	194	8.2%

Top Export Markets for Refined Lead from Bulgaria in 2022:

Italy (undefinedK tons)
Turkey (40.3K tons)
Greece (24.5K tons)
North Macedonia (6.6K tons)
Romania (3.4K tons)
Slovenia (3.2K tons)
Czech Republic (2.9K tons)

Refined Lead Imports in Bulgaria

Refined lead imports into Bulgaria surged to 12K tons in 2022, with an increase of 16% on 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 77%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 17K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, refined lead imports surged to $29M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -19.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 66%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $36M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Import of Refined Lead in Bulgaria (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Serbia	20.0	20.2	20.5	25.3	8.2%
Greece	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.1	0%
South Africa	0.1	N/A	N/A	0.7	91.3%
Poland	0.4	0.1	N/A	0.6	14.5%
Germany	N/A	N/A	N/A	0.6	0%
Turkey	1.0	N/A	N/A	0.5	-20.6%
Romania	N/A	15.6	3.3	0.4	-84.0%
Others	0.2	0.3	1.4	N/A	164.6%
Total	21.8	36.2	25.2	29.3	10.4%

Top Suppliers of Refined Lead to Bulgaria in 2022:

Serbia (10.7K tons)
Greece (0.4K tons)
South Africa (0.3K tons)
Turkey (0.2K tons)
Romania (0.2K tons)
Poland (0.2K tons)
Germany (0.2K tons)

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the refined lead market in Bulgaria. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 24431130 - Refined unwrought lead (excluding lead powders or flakes)

Country coverage:

Bulgaria

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bulgaria
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023