Aluminium rods imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $34.0 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $42.6 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 | $34.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $42.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports aluminium rods from
Most of the value came from Egypt (35%), Qatar (21%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.0M | 36% |
| Qatar | $7.2M | 21% |
| China | $5.9M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.1M | 6.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| Cyprus | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Greece | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $750K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $600K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $381K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles | 60% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow | 35% |
| 7604.10 | Aluminium: (not alloyed), bars, rods and profiles | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.39 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium rods exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $4.1 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Guinea (19%), Zambia (13%), Republic of the Congo (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $794K | 19% |
| Zambia | $530K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $510K | 12% |
| Kenya | $332K | 8% |
| Libya | $320K | 7.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $278K | 6.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $238K | 5.8% |
| Liberia | $237K | 5.7% |
| Gabon | $211K | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $105K | 2.5% |
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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported aluminium rods worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($12.0 million), followed by Qatar (21%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.39 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.88 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 rods to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. The peak was 2022 at $42.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Zambia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (60% of the value) and 7604.29 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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