Refined lead ingots imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported refined lead ingots worth $4.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $799K | 508 t |
| 2017 | $218K | 69 t |
Where Lebanon imports refined lead ingots from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.1M | 86% |
| Turkey | $649K | 14% |
| India | $24K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined lead ingots exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $56.3 million of refined lead ingots in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $36.4M | 65% |
| Portugal | $9.0M | 16% |
| Greece | $7.7M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $785K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon refined lead ingots imports (HS 7801.10): 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 7801.10: Lead: unwrought, refined.
Common questions
What is the value of refined lead ingots imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported refined lead ingots worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 122 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined lead ingots to Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined lead ingots to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $218 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export refined lead ingots?
Yes. Lebanon exported $56.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Portugal and Greece. That compares with imports of $4.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for refined lead ingots?
The HS code for refined lead ingots is subheading 7801.10. It sits in HS chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7801 page.
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