Aluminium foil imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $10.8 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.7 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 | $10.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 3.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports aluminium foil from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Greece (14%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bahrain grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 45% |
| Greece | $1.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 12% |
| India | $601K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $535K | 5% |
| Bahrain | $523K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $276K | 2.6% |
| Austria | $251K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $227K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $170K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.11 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), rolled (but not further worked), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm | 48% |
| 7607.20 | Aluminium: foil, backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials, of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm | 37% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium: foil, (not backed), of a thickness not exceeding 0.2mm, not rolled | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium foil exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $3.6 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (643 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (33%), Cote d'Ivoire (30%), Jordan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Syria grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 33% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 30% |
| Jordan | $340K | 9.5% |
| Egypt | $217K | 6.1% |
| Cyprus | $118K | 3.3% |
| Qatar | $117K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $90K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $75K | 2.1% |
| Iraq | $49K | 1.4% |
| Malta | $35K | 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported aluminium foil worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Greece (14%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Bahrain grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.82 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 aluminium foil to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $16.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export aluminium foil?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Cote d'Ivoire and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7607.11 (48% of the value) and 7607.20 (37%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7607 page.
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