How much lead does South Korea export?
It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $764.5 million in 2024, 8.7% of world exports of unwrought lead (HS 7801) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 34% of its lead exports by value.
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South Korea's lead exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $764.5 million | 8.7% | 327,658 t | $2,333 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7801 (Unwrought lead).
Where South Korea's lead goes
| Destination | Value | Share of South Korea's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $258M | 34% |
| Vietnam | $208M | 27% |
| United States | $127M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $41M | 5.4% |
| Malaysia | $34M | 4.5% |
South Korea as a buyer of lead
South Korea imported $354.1 million of unwrought lead (HS 7801) in 2024, 4.1% of world imports, ranked #9. Of its $354.1 million of lead imports in 2024, 67% came from India and 16% from Australia, among 33 suppliers.
The lead price South Korea sells into
The benchmark price, LME cash, was $1,873/t in September 2026, down 4% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 13% a year, calmer in 2% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Lead price history.
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