Lead with antimony exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported lead with antimony worth $2.4 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.3 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 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 698 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria exports lead with antimony to
Greece alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.8M | 74% |
| United States | $295K | 13% |
| Thailand | $125K | 5.3% |
| India | $102K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $99K | 4.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
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 with antimony exports (HS 7801.91): 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 7801.91: Lead: unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element.
Common questions
What is the value of lead with antimony exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported lead with antimony worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 102 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead with antimony from Nigeria?
Greece was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead with antimony per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead with antimony from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead with antimony?
The HS code for lead with antimony is subheading 7801.91. 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?
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