Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Lebanon reached $37.3 million in 2024 (74.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $75.9 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 | $37.3M | 74.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 60.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 86.3K t |
| 2021 | $32.7M | 69.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 45.5K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 98.6K t |
| 2018 | $75.9M | 204.4K t |
| 2017 | $75.8M | 207.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
Most of the value came from Spain (50%), Italy (22%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $18.5M | 50% |
| Italy | $8.3M | 22% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 9.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 7.3% |
| China | $946K | 2.5% |
| Jordan | $944K | 2.5% |
| India | $922K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $244K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $241K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $215K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $764 thousand (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Syria (38%), Liberia (17%), Cote d'Ivoire (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 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 weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $37.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Lebanon?
Spain was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.8 million in 2017 to $37.3 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $75.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.1 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $764 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Syria, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $36.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. 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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