Unrefined lead ingots trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in unrefined lead ingots was worth $2.36 billion in 2024, about 928.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017, and up 1% 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 | $2.36B | 928.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.33B | 927.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.25B | 927.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.37B | 980.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 840.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.01B | 944.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.24B | 931.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.95B | 741.5K t |
Top unrefined lead ingots exporting countries
Australia is the largest exporter with 16% of world exports, followed by the United Kingdom and South Korea. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 130 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $377.7M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $216.9M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $162.4M | 6.9% |
| India | $146.9M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $130.3M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $103.4M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $102.4M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $95.3M | 4% |
| Japan | $91.9M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $54.2M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $50.7M | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $45.9M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
India is the biggest buyer with 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 124 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $454.7M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $375.9M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $188.9M | 8% |
| United States | $141.1M | 6% |
| China | $123.7M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $106.3M | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $105.3M | 4.5% |
| Austria | $87.6M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $76.4M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $61.7M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $53.2M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $44.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.62 per kg and India $2.61 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 7801.99: Lead: unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element. HS 7801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most unrefined lead ingots?
Australia exported $377.7 million in 2024, 16% of the world total, followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and South Korea (7%). In all, 130 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most unrefined lead ingots?
India imported $454.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (16%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in unrefined lead ingots?
It was worth $2.36 billion in 2024, about 928.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $2.37 billion. 130 countries reported exports and 124 reported imports.
What is the average price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $3.62 per kg and India $2.61 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for unrefined lead ingots?
The HS code for unrefined lead ingots is subheading 7801.99, 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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