Lead monoxide exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported lead monoxide worth $3.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 52 countries. Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
Where South Africa exports lead monoxide to
Most of it went to Peru (14%), United States (13%), Tanzania (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $494K | 14% |
| United States | $476K | 13% |
| Tanzania | $300K | 8.2% |
| Senegal | $233K | 6.4% |
| Guinea | $218K | 6% |
| Burkina Faso | $207K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $202K | 5.6% |
| Togo | $171K | 4.7% |
| Canada | $158K | 4.4% |
| Ecuador | $158K | 4.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 26% above the world average of $2.81. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa lead monoxide exports (HS 2824.10): 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 2824.10: Lead: lead monoxide (litharge, massicot).
Common questions
What is the value of lead monoxide exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported lead monoxide worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 52 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead monoxide from South Africa?
Peru was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($494 thousand), followed by the United States (13%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Burkina Faso grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead monoxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $2.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead monoxide from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead monoxide?
The HS code for lead monoxide is subheading 2824.10. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2824 page.
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