How much lead does Malaysia export?
It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $418.7 million in 2024, 4.8% of world exports of unwrought lead (HS 7801) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 50% of its lead exports by value.
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Malaysia's lead exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $418.7 million | 4.8% | 194,107 t | $2,157 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 7801 (Unwrought lead).
Where Malaysia's lead goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Malaysia's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $211M | 50% |
| China | $127M | 30% |
| Philippines | $39M | 9.2% |
| Vietnam | $30M | 7.1% |
| Bangladesh | $5M | 1.3% |
Malaysia as a buyer of lead
Malaysia imported $188.3 million of unwrought lead (HS 7801) in 2024, 2.2% of world imports, ranked #14.
The lead price Malaysia 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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