Unrefined lead ingots exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported unrefined lead ingots worth $20.4 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 47% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.1 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 | $20.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $46.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 19.2K t |
| 2018 | $45.0M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 7.9K t |
Where Nigeria exports unrefined lead ingots to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $14.7M | 72% |
| Bulgaria | $1.4M | 6.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $915K | 4.5% |
| Greece | $825K | 4.1% |
| Japan | $489K | 2.4% |
| China | $315K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $284K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $192K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $103K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.55, 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria unrefined lead ingots exports (HS 7801.99): 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 7801.99: Lead: unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element.
Common questions
What is the value of unrefined lead ingots exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported unrefined lead ingots worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy unrefined lead ingots from Nigeria?
The United States was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average export price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unrefined lead ingots from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $46.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unrefined lead ingots?
The HS code for unrefined lead ingots is subheading 7801.99. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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