Refined lead ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported refined lead ingots worth $708.4 million (341.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 122 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $1.21 billion.
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 | $708.4M | 341.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.02B | 455.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.21B | 530.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.10B | 498.7K t |
| 2020 | $574.2M | 309.4K t |
| 2019 | $738.6M | 378.7K t |
| 2018 | $977.8M | 439.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 539.4K t |
Where the United States imports refined lead ingots from
The largest suppliers were Canada (23%), Mexico (20%), South Korea (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $161.6M | 23% |
| Mexico | $139.7M | 20% |
| South Korea | $126.3M | 18% |
| Australia | $125.6M | 18% |
| Nigeria | $79.4M | 11% |
| Ghana | $34.0M | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $15.5M | 2.2% |
| Ecuador | $10.3M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7.8M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $3.8M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 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 the United States
The United States exported $57.7 million of refined lead ingots in 2024 (25.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $51.3M | 89% |
| Malaysia | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $387K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $378K | 0.7% |
| India | $253K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $248K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $58K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $45K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 the United States?
The United States imported refined lead ingots worth $708.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 122 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined lead ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($161.6 million), followed by Mexico (20%) and South Korea (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined lead ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $708.4 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2017 at $1.21 billion. Over 8 years the average was $941.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export refined lead ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $57.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Malaysia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $650.7 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?
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