Refined lead ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in refined lead ingots was worth $5.33 billion in 2024, about 2.39 million tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and up 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.33B | 2.39M t |
| 2023 | $4.95B | 2.16M t |
| 2022 | $4.64B | 2.01M t |
| 2021 | $4.72B | 2.07M t |
| 2020 | $3.55B | 1.81M t |
| 2019 | $4.33B | 2.12M t |
| 2018 | $5.30B | 2.22M t |
| 2017 | $5.35B | 2.27M t |
Top refined lead ingots exporting countries
India is the largest exporter with 13% of world exports, followed by South Korea and Australia. The top three supply 30% between them, out of 110 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $679.9M | 13% |
| South Korea | $550.9M | 10% |
| Australia | $357.8M | 6.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $323.2M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $279.9M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $249.4M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $236.3M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $234.8M | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $216.4M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $175.8M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $161.9M | 3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $150.2M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (13%), Singapore (10%) and Vietnam (10%). 122 countries imported it, and the top three take 33% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $708.4M | 13% |
| Singapore | $532.9M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $506.2M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $311.4M | 5.9% |
| China | $310.8M | 5.8% |
| India | $292.4M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $252.9M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $236.8M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $191.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $177.3M | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $143.0M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $129.8M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $2.73 per kg and Kazakhstan $2.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7801.10: Lead: unwrought, refined. HS 7801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most refined lead ingots?
India exported $679.9 million in 2024, 13% of the world total, followed by South Korea (10%) and Australia (7%). In all, 110 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most refined lead ingots?
The United States imported $708.4 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (10%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in refined lead ingots?
It was worth $5.33 billion in 2024, about 2.39 million tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $5.35 billion. 110 countries reported exports and 122 reported imports.
What is the average price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $2.73 per kg and Kazakhstan $2.13 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for refined lead ingots?
The HS code for refined lead ingots is subheading 7801.10, in chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7801 page.
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