Base metal costume jewelry imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.2 million of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (178 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.0 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 | $2.2M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 138 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 203 t |
Where Lebanon imports base metal costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 53% |
| France | $402K | 18% |
| Italy | $217K | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 4% |
| Germany | $48K | 2.2% |
| United States | $40K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $39K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $34K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.4% |
| India | $25K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.57 per kg, 73% below the world average of $47.13, 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.
Base metal costume jewelry exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $381 thousand of base metal costume jewelry in 2024 (2 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (18%), Germany (15%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $70K | 19% |
| Germany | $56K | 15% |
| United States | $41K | 11% |
| Sweden | $39K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $32K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $12K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $12K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $10K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported base metal costume jewelry worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by France (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.57 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export base metal costume jewelry?
Yes. Lebanon exported $381 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, Germany and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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