Unrefined lead ingots exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $3.6 million of unrefined lead ingots in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.6 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 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 4.1K t |
Where Ghana exports unrefined lead ingots to
The largest buyer markets were India (42%), Bulgaria (32%), Greece (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.5M | 42% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 32% |
| Greece | $955K | 26% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana unrefined lead ingots exports (HS 7801.99): 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 7801.99: Lead: unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element.
Common questions
What is the value of unrefined lead ingots exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported unrefined lead ingots worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy unrefined lead ingots from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Bulgaria (32%) and Greece (26%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unrefined lead ingots from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2020 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unrefined lead ingots?
The HS code for unrefined lead ingots is subheading 7801.99. It sits in HS chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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