Aluminium scrap exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium scrap by Lebanon reached $38.5 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $49.0 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 | $38.5M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $29.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 18.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 21.2K t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 19.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 23.5K t |
Where Lebanon exports aluminium scrap to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (42%), India (34%), Greece (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $16.2M | 42% |
| India | $13.1M | 34% |
| Greece | $3.5M | 9% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $535K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $516K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $430K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $418K | 1.1% |
| Venezuela | $193K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $192K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported aluminium scrap worth $2.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.8% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported aluminium scrap worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Lebanon?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by India (34%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.78 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 scrap from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $49.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import aluminium scrap?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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