Unrefined lead ingots exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported unrefined lead ingots worth $16.7 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.2 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 | $16.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 10.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports unrefined lead ingots to
Most of it went to India (41%), Qatar (38%), Greece (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.8M | 41% |
| Qatar | $6.4M | 39% |
| Greece | $950K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $871K | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $847K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $607K | 3.6% |
| Kuwait | $143K | 0.9% |
| Oman | $65K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unrefined lead ingots imports to Saudi Arabia
Imports of unrefined lead ingots by Saudi Arabia reached $9.9 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 95% |
| Spain | $342K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $30K | 0.3% |
| China | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported unrefined lead ingots worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy unrefined lead ingots from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Qatar (38%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average export price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of unrefined lead ingots from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also import unrefined lead ingots?
Yes. Saudi Arabia imported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.9 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?
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