Lead ingots exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead ingots by Libya reached $22.7 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% 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 | $22.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 797 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $521K | 238 t |
| 2017 | $783K | 375 t |
Where Libya exports lead ingots to
India alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.9M | 52% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 24% |
| Turkey | $5.2M | 23% |
| Greece | $122K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $100K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $98K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7801
| 7801.99 | Unrefined lead ingots | 95% |
| 7801.10 | Refined lead ingots | 4% |
| 7801.91 | Lead with antimony | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya exported lead ingots worth $22.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead ingots from Libya?
India was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by South Korea (24%) and Turkey (23%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 13% 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $783 thousand in 2017 to $22.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead ingots?
The HS code for lead ingots is heading 7801. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7801.99 (95% of the value) and 7801.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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