Refined lead ingots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined lead ingots by Turkey reached $252.9 million in 2024 (112.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $354.8 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 | $252.9M | 112.9K t |
| 2023 | $297.2M | 135.5K t |
| 2022 | $354.8M | 145.4K t |
| 2021 | $285.2M | 123.3K t |
| 2020 | $229.7M | 115.3K t |
| 2019 | $224.6M | 110.6K t |
| 2018 | $280.8M | 128.6K t |
| 2017 | $270.4M | 112.2K t |
Where Turkey imports refined lead ingots from
The largest suppliers were Bulgaria (39%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Kazakhstan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $97.7M | 39% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29.3M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $21.6M | 8.5% |
| Ghana | $17.4M | 6.9% |
| Pakistan | $17.1M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 6.5% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 2.9% |
| Nigeria | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.7M | 2.7% |
| Iran | $5.6M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 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.
Refined lead ingots exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported refined lead ingots worth $28.6 million (12.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (31%), Spain (23%), Bosnia Herzegovina (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $8.9M | 31% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 23% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $3.2M | 11% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Greece | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $859K | 3% |
| Lebanon | $649K | 2.3% |
| Brazil | $594K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey refined lead ingots imports (HS 7801.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported refined lead ingots worth $252.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 122 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined lead ingots to Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($97.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and Kazakhstan (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Azerbaijan grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, close to 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 imports of refined lead ingots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270.4 million in 2017 to $252.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $354.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $274.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export refined lead ingots?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Spain and Bosnia Herzegovina. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $224.3 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 Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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