Refined lead ingots exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $90.8 million of refined lead ingots in 2024 (39.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $90.8M | 39.9K t |
| 2023 | $94.0M | 39.3K t |
| 2022 | $94.5M | 40.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.0M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 8.4K t |
Where Nigeria exports refined lead ingots to
United States alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79.4M | 88% |
| Turkey | $7.1M | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $721K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $552K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $436K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $415K | 0.5% |
| Peru | $390K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $318K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $259K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $217K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria refined lead ingots exports (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 exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported refined lead ingots worth $90.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 110 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined lead ingots from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($79.4 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of refined lead ingots from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $90.8 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. The peak was 2022 at $94.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.0 million a 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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