Lead ingots exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported lead ingots worth $33.0 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $20.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports lead ingots to
India alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $29.2M | 89% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 7.9% |
| China | $677K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $415K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $111K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7801
| 7801.99 | Unrefined lead ingots | 81% |
| 7801.10 | Refined lead ingots | 17% |
| 7801.91 | Lead with antimony | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7801.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania lead ingots exports (HS 7801): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Lead; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of lead ingots exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported lead ingots worth $33.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 138 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead ingots from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lead ingots from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.1 million in 2017 to $33.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead ingots?
The HS code for lead ingots is heading 7801. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7801.99 (81% of the value) and 7801.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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