Unrefined lead ingots imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unrefined lead ingots by the United States reached $141.1 million in 2024 (53.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 124 countries for imports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $238.7 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 | $141.1M | 53.0K t |
| 2023 | $151.7M | 61.0K t |
| 2022 | $178.1M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $238.7M | 94.1K t |
| 2020 | $104.0M | 48.3K t |
| 2019 | $158.6M | 69.0K t |
| 2018 | $187.6M | 72.3K t |
| 2017 | $202.3M | 80.1K t |
Where the United States imports unrefined lead ingots from
Canada alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $102.2M | 73% |
| United Kingdom | $15.4M | 11% |
| Nigeria | $14.7M | 10% |
| Mexico | $5.0M | 3.5% |
| Armenia | $1.7M | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $902K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $879K | 0.6% |
| Peru | $188K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $45K | 0% |
| Philippines | $27K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unrefined lead ingots exports from the United States
The United States exported $33.5 million of unrefined lead ingots in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $25.6M | 77% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 19% |
| India | $856K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $270K | 0.8% |
| China | $155K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $139K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unrefined lead ingots imports (HS 7801.99): 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 7801.99: Lead: unwrought, unrefined, not containing by weight antimony as the principal other element.
Common questions
What is the value of unrefined lead ingots imported by the United States?
The United States imported unrefined lead ingots worth $141.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 124 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply unrefined lead ingots to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($102.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Nigeria (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of unrefined lead ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unrefined lead ingots to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $202.3 million in 2017 to $141.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $238.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $170.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export unrefined lead ingots?
Yes. The United States exported $33.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Belgium and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $107.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unrefined lead ingots?
The HS code for unrefined lead ingots is subheading 7801.99. 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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