Building hardware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported building hardware worth $4.1 million (384 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.2 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 | $4.1M | 384 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 472 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 484 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports building hardware from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Italy (17%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 40% |
| Italy | $697K | 17% |
| Germany | $469K | 12% |
| France | $374K | 9.2% |
| Cyprus | $194K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $166K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $134K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $70K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.55 per kg, 40% above the world average of $7.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Building hardware exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported building hardware worth $3.5 million (330 tonnes). Spain alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.4M | 69% |
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 6.9% |
| Liberia | $201K | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $116K | 3.3% |
| Cameroon | $88K | 2.5% |
| United States | $72K | 2% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $48K | 1.4% |
| Guinea | $44K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $42K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported building hardware worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 384 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.55 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $7.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of building hardware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export building hardware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, the United Arab Emirates and Liberia. That compares with imports of $4.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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