Aluminium ingots exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $9.8 million of aluminium ingots in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 4.0K t |
Where Lebanon exports aluminium ingots to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 92% |
| South Korea | $462K | 4.7% |
| Malaysia | $280K | 2.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $18K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.20 | Aluminium: unwrought, alloys | 100% |
| 7601.10 | Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots imports to Lebanon
Lebanon imported $2.7 million of aluminium ingots in 2024 (980 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 65% |
| Turkey | $462K | 17% |
| Egypt | $192K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $82K | 3.1% |
| China | $63K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $61K | 2.3% |
| India | $51K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported aluminium ingots worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Lebanon?
China was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by South Korea (5%) and Malaysia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.57 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 exports of aluminium ingots from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $15.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import aluminium ingots?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Egypt. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7601.20 (100% of the value) and 7601.10 (0%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7601 page.
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