Alloy steel strips imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $24.2 million of alloy steel strips in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $24.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 4.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports alloy steel strips from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Germany (18%), Russia (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+466% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 43% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 18% |
| Russia | $3.4M | 14% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 14% |
| France | $2.7M | 11% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7226
| 7226.11 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, of silicon-electrical steel, grain-oriented | 100% |
| 7226.91 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), hot-rolled | 0.4% |
| 7226.92 | Steel, alloy: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, (excluding silicon-electrical or high speed steel), cold-rolled | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7226.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.00. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strips imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported alloy steel strips worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel strips to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Russia (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $2.00 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 strips to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 223%. The peak was 2023 at $28.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7226.11 (99% of the value) and 7226.91 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7226 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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