Ceramic floor and wall tiles imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles by Lebanon reached $69.6 million in 2024 (129.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $135.9 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 | $69.6M | 129.1K t |
| 2023 | $78.1M | 128.5K t |
| 2022 | $114.6M | 286.5K t |
| 2021 | $76.2M | 230.5K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 136.4K t |
| 2019 | $105.6M | 337.2K t |
| 2018 | $135.9M | 429.0K t |
| 2017 | $134.9M | 420.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
Most of the value came from Spain (46%), Egypt (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $32.1M | 46% |
| Egypt | $12.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $11.0M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.1M | 10% |
| India | $2.1M | 3% |
| China | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $359K | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $318K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $311K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6907
| 6907.21 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 54% |
| 6907.22 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 22% |
| 6907.40 | Finishing ceramics | 20% |
| 6907.23 | Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by… | 4.1% |
| 6907.30 | Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles exports from Lebanon
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles by Lebanon reached $1.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (26%), Cote d'Ivoire (13%), Liberia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Cameroon grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $488K | 26% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $243K | 13% |
| Liberia | $184K | 9.9% |
| Cameroon | $141K | 7.6% |
| Gabon | $93K | 5% |
| Guinea | $68K | 3.6% |
| Senegal | $66K | 3.5% |
| United States | $65K | 3.5% |
| Nigeria | $61K | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $52K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 6907: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $69.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles to Lebanon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.51 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 ceramic floor and wall tiles to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134.9 million in 2017 to $69.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $135.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export ceramic floor and wall tiles?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $67.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles is heading 6907. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6907.21 (54% of the value) and 6907.22 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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