Lead ingots exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead ingots by Nigeria reached $113.5 million in 2024 (51.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $145.1 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 | $113.5M | 51.2K t |
| 2023 | $134.2M | 58.8K t |
| 2022 | $145.1M | 62.7K t |
| 2021 | $118.6M | 54.9K t |
| 2020 | $74.1M | 40.4K t |
| 2019 | $83.8M | 42.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.7M | 17.7K t |
Where Nigeria exports lead ingots to
United States alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $94.4M | 83% |
| Turkey | $7.3M | 6.4% |
| Greece | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1% |
| Pakistan | $721K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $552K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $489K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $458K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7801
| 7801.10 | Refined lead ingots | 80% |
| 7801.99 | Unrefined lead ingots | 18% |
| 7801.91 | Lead with antimony | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported lead ingots worth $113.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 138 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead ingots from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 83% of the value ($94.4 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to 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 Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.7 million in 2017 to $113.5 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2022 at $145.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead ingots?
The HS code for lead ingots is heading 7801. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 7801.10 (80% of the value) and 7801.99 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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