Lead sheet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead sheet by Turkey reached $4.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 84% 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 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 793 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 659 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 472 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey exports lead sheet to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (31%), France (15%), Hungary (9%). Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest (+552% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 31% |
| France | $641K | 15% |
| Hungary | $357K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $335K | 8% |
| Iraq | $276K | 6.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $191K | 4.6% |
| North Macedonia | $154K | 3.7% |
| Jordan | $112K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $97K | 2.3% |
| India | $93K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7804
| 7804.19 | Lead: plates, sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) exceeding 0.2mm | 44% |
| 7804.11 | Lead: sheets, strip and foil, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 33% |
| 7804.20 | Lead: powders and flakes | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead sheet imports to Turkey
Imports of lead sheet by Turkey reached $548 thousand in 2024 (44 tonnes). Most of the value came from United Kingdom (43%), United States (28%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $235K | 43% |
| United States | $154K | 28% |
| France | $57K | 10% |
| Germany | $44K | 8.1% |
| Russia | $20K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 2.4% |
| India | $12K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $10K | 1.8% |
| China | $2K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7804: Lead; plates, sheets, strip and foil, lead powders and flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of lead sheet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported lead sheet worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 90 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead sheet from Turkey?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by France (15%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. North Macedonia grew fastest among the top ten, up 552% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead sheet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.99 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.69 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 sheet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import lead sheet?
Yes. Turkey imported $548 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the United States and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead sheet?
The HS code for lead sheet is heading 7804. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7804.19 (44% of the value) and 7804.11 (33%). It sits in HS chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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