Coal imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal by Lebanon reached $4.3 million in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $39.2 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 | $4.3M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 24.2K t |
| 2021 | $39.2M | 458.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 313.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.0M | 315.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 169.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 116.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports coal from
One supplier dominates: Colombia accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $2.2M | 53% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 46% |
| Egypt | $53K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated | 53% |
| 2701.12 | Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 43% |
| 2701.11 | Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coal worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 179 countries worldwide. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal to Lebanon?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (46%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.13 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 coal to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2021 at $39.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (53% of the value) and 2701.12 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2701 page.
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