Cast iron scrap exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Lebanon exported $69.9 million of cast iron scrap in 2024 (183.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 147 countries for exports of this product. That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 340% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $155.4 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 | $69.9M | 183.0K t |
| 2023 | $112.0M | 227.8K t |
| 2022 | $91.2M | 204.2K t |
| 2021 | $155.4M | 440.8K t |
| 2020 | $47.1M | 202.4K t |
| 2019 | $63.8M | 248.0K t |
| 2018 | $10K | 17 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Lebanon cast iron scrap exports (HS 7204.10): 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 7204.10: Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron scrap exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported cast iron scrap worth $69.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 147 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy cast iron scrap from Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($62.3 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cast iron scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cast iron scrap from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10 thousand in 2018 to $69.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $155.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $77.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron scrap?
The HS code for cast iron scrap is subheading 7204.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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