Lead oxide (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of lead oxide (other) by the United States reached $6.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 62 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 20% on 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 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
Where the United States exports lead oxide (other) to
Most of it went to Canada (39%), United Arab Emirates (19%), South Africa (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+846% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.4M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 19% |
| South Africa | $946K | 15% |
| Guinea | $655K | 11% |
| Mexico | $340K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $299K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $99K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $75K | 1.2% |
| Philippines | $36K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $34K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, 174% above the world average of $2.08. 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 (other) imports to the United States
Imports of lead oxide (other) by the United States reached $660 thousand in 2024 (171 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. South Africa alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $491K | 74% |
| Spain | $73K | 11% |
| India | $59K | 8.9% |
| China | $13K | 2% |
| Brazil | $10K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $5K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Costa Rica | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States lead oxide (other) exports (HS 2824.90): 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 2824.90: Lead oxides: n.e.c. in heading no. 2824.
Common questions
What is the value of lead oxide (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported lead oxide (other) worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 62 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead oxide (other) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 39% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead oxide (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 174% above the world average of $2.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of lead oxide (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import lead oxide (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $660 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Spain and India. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead oxide (other)?
The HS code for lead oxide (other) is subheading 2824.90. 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.
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