Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $16.3 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.1 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 | $16.3M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.5M | 26.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.5M | 67.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $45.1M | 123.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $11.2M | 69% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 15% |
| China | $2.2M | 13% |
| Iran | $181K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $86K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.2% |
| France | $13K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.70 | Steel, alloy: angles, shapes and sections | 79% |
| 7228.30 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded | 19% |
| 7228.40 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, forged | 0.6% |
| 7228.50 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, cold-formed or cold-finished | 0.5% |
| 7228.60 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228 | 0.2% |
| 7228.10 | Steel, alloy: bars and rods, of high speed steel | 0% |
| 7228.80 | Steel, alloy or non-alloy: hollow drill bars and rods | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel bars and shapes exports from Lebanon
Exports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Lebanon reached $244 thousand in 2024 (185 tonnes). Liberia alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+892% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $187K | 77% |
| Belgium | $29K | 12% |
| Central African Republic | $13K | 5.3% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $9K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 1.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Russia (15%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.1 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2017 at $45.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Lebanon exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, Belgium and the Central African Republic. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7228.70 (79% of the value) and 7228.30 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
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