Lead ore exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $28.9 million of lead ore in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $28.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 17.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 16.3K t |
Where Namibia exports lead ore to
China alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.9M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.93, 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia lead ore exports (HS 2607): 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 2607: Lead ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of lead ore exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported lead ore worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 86 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead ore from Namibia?
China was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead ore from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead ore?
The HS code for lead ore is heading 2607. In Namibia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2607.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2607 page.
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