China Lead (HS 78) Trade by Country

Monthly exports, imports across all partner countries · Source: GACC · 2026-05

About China Lead (HS 78) Trade

China is the world's largest producer and exporter of aluminium, steel, copper, and other base metals. Aluminium exports surged post-2022 as global demand for EVs and renewable energy infrastructure grew. Monthly GACC data covers exports and imports of iron & steel, aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and precious stones by partner country from January 2018 to the present.

Data source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC). Monthly figures in USD thousands. Coverage: January 2018 – present. HS 78 classification follows the Harmonized System nomenclature.

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