Lead ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $304.0 million of lead ingots in 2024 (136.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $450.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304.0M | 136.0K t |
| 2023 | $382.4M | 172.5K t |
| 2022 | $450.8M | 187.7K t |
| 2021 | $353.3M | 155.0K t |
| 2020 | $266.7M | 134.7K t |
| 2019 | $258.6M | 127.5K t |
| 2018 | $309.2M | 140.7K t |
| 2017 | $312.9M | 130.5K t |
Where Turkey imports lead ingots from
Most of the value came from Bulgaria (32%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Kazakhstan (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $98.1M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.4M | 10% |
| Kazakhstan | $25.6M | 8.4% |
| Ghana | $17.8M | 5.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $17.6M | 5.8% |
| Pakistan | $17.4M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 5.4% |
| Georgia | $10.2M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $7.5M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7801
| 7801.10 | Lead: unwrought, refined | 83% |
| 7801.99 | Lead: unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 11% |
| 7801.91 | Lead: unwrought, unrefined, containing by weight antimony as the principal other element | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 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.
Lead ingots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $36.5 million of lead ingots in 2024 (15.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (24%), Spain (18%), Lebanon (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+443% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 24% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 18% |
| Lebanon | $6.4M | 18% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $3.2M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $873K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $689K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lead ingots worth $304.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 148 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead ingots to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($98.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Kazakhstan (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of lead ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $312.9 million in 2017 to $304.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $450.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export lead ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $36.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $267.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead ingots?
The HS code for lead ingots is heading 7801. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7801.10 (83% of the value) and 7801.99 (11%). 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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