Lead ingots exports from Algeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Algeria exported lead ingots worth $6.6 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $500K | 228 t |
| 2017 | $386K | 178 t |
Where Algeria exports lead ingots to
Bulgaria alone took 51% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7801
| 7801.99 | Unrefined lead ingots | 89% |
| 7801.91 | Lead with antimony | 7.1% |
| 7801.10 | Refined lead ingots | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead ingots imports to Algeria
Algeria imported $6.3 million of lead ingots in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Germany alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.5M | 72% |
| Bulgaria | $1.7M | 27% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.4% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Algeria?
The shipment records behind Algeria lead ingots exports (HS 7801): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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: Lead; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of lead ingots exported by Algeria?
Algeria exported lead ingots worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead ingots from Algeria?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (31%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead ingots from Algeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $386 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.6 million. Over 6 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Algeria also import lead ingots?
Yes. Algeria imported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Bulgaria and Italy. That compares with exports of $6.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lead ingots?
The HS code for lead ingots is heading 7801. In Algeria the largest six-digit codes were 7801.99 (89% of the value) and 7801.91 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Algeria, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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