Unrefined lead ingots exports from Kuwait: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of unrefined lead ingots by Kuwait reached $5.8 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 620% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average.
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 | $5.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $800K | 365 t |
| 2022 | $173K | 42 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 751 t |
| 2017 | $99K | 90 t |
Where Kuwait exports unrefined lead ingots to
India alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.0M | 87% |
| Pakistan | $227K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $220K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $101K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.55, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait 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 Kuwait?
Kuwait exported unrefined lead ingots worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 130 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 620% on 2023.
Which countries buy unrefined lead ingots from Kuwait?
India was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Pakistan (4%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 529% on the year.
What is the average export price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of unrefined lead ingots from Kuwait changed since 2017?
Exports went from $99 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $1.7 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?
For Kuwait, 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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