Lead oxide exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead oxide by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 634% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $505K | 133 t |
| 2022 | $308K | 61 t |
| 2021 | $598K | 188 t |
| 2020 | $269K | 58 t |
| 2019 | $144K | 47 t |
| 2018 | $602K | 425 t |
| 2017 | $322K | 244 t |
Where Turkey exports lead oxide to
One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 65% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 29% |
| Serbia | $91K | 2.4% |
| Algeria | $60K | 1.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $40K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $8K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2824
| 2824.90 | Lead oxides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2824 | 99% |
| 2824.10 | Lead: lead monoxide (litharge, massicot) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2824.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 28% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
Lead oxide imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported lead oxide worth $2.5 million (949 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: India accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 51% |
| Uzbekistan | $906K | 37% |
| Taiwan | $145K | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $76K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $35K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $10K | 0.4% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| China | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
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 2824: Lead oxides; red lead and orange lead.
Common questions
What is the value of lead oxide exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported lead oxide worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 73 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 634% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead oxide from Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (29%) and Serbia (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead oxide per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 28% above 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 exports of lead oxide from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $322 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import lead oxide?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Uzbekistan and Taiwan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead oxide?
The HS code for lead oxide is heading 2824. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 2824.90 (99% of the value) and 2824.10 (1%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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