Ammunition and munitions imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $9.1 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (411 tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.4 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 | $9.1M | 411 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 597 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 413 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 129 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 714 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 714 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports ammunition and munitions from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.5M | 61% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 22% |
| Turkey | $597K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $578K | 6.4% |
| Greece | $180K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 0.7% |
| France | $57K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $39K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 | 65% |
| 9306.21 | Ammunition: shotgun cartridges | 17% |
| 9306.29 | Ammunition: parts of shotgun cartridges | 10% |
| 9306.30 | Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.07 per kg, 46% below the world average of $40.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammunition and munitions exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported ammunition and munitions worth $293 thousand (17 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kuwait accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+810% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $155K | 53% |
| Qatar | $90K | 31% |
| Germany | $42K | 14% |
| Turkey | $6K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ammunition and munitions worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 411 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Lebanon?
The United States was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.07 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $40.83 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 ammunition and munitions to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $11.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export ammunition and munitions?
Yes. Lebanon exported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Qatar and Germany. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (65% of the value) and 9306.21 (17%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
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