Refined lead ingots exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refined lead ingots by Saudi Arabia reached $150.2 million in 2024 (72.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $150.2M | 72.7K t |
| 2023 | $97.4M | 43.4K t |
| 2022 | $113.4M | 50.2K t |
| 2021 | $78.6M | 35.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 21.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.4M | 17.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 8.6K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports refined lead ingots to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (40%), Turkey (20%), Pakistan (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $60.6M | 40% |
| Turkey | $29.3M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $26.7M | 18% |
| Singapore | $16.8M | 11% |
| Oman | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $4.1M | 2.7% |
| China | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $921K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 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.
Refined lead ingots imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of refined lead ingots by Saudi Arabia reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 70% |
| Spain | $903K | 17% |
| Belgium | $410K | 7.9% |
| China | $117K | 2.3% |
| India | $60K | 1.2% |
| United States | $48K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Syria | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported refined lead ingots worth $150.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 110 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined lead ingots from Saudi Arabia?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 40% of the value ($60.6 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Pakistan (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of refined lead ingots from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $150.2 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $68.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import refined lead ingots?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $5.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and Belgium. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $145.0 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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