Car tires imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of car tires by Lebanon reached $52.7 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $71.4 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 | $52.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $68.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $71.4M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $45.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $59.0M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $66.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 16.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports car tires from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Korea (10%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.3M | 50% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 10% |
| Thailand | $4.6M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Philippines | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $994K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $894K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $860K | 1.6% |
| India | $692K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Car tires exports from Lebanon
Exports of car tires by Lebanon reached $4.3 million in 2024 (552 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 72% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported car tires worth $52.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by South Korea (10%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of car tires to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $52.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $71.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export car tires?
Yes. Lebanon exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Iraq and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $48.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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