Refined lead ingots exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $5.7 million of refined lead ingots in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.9 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 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports refined lead ingots to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 46% |
| China | $78K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania refined lead ingots exports (HS 7801.10): 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 7801.10: Lead: unwrought, refined.
Common questions
What is the value of refined lead ingots exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported refined lead ingots worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 110 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined lead ingots from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (46%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of refined lead ingots from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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