Coated steel strips imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported coated steel strips worth $2.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Lebanon imports coated steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 73% |
| Italy | $389K | 13% |
| Germany | $182K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $105K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $63K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $15K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $13K | 0.4% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $10K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically) | 63% |
| 7212.40 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | 19% |
| 7212.50 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated, (excluding tin, zinc or plastic) | 7.7% |
| 7212.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, plated or coated with tin | 7.1% |
| 7212.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, electrolytically plated or coated with zinc | 3.5% |
| 7212.60 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, clad | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.13 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel strips exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported coated steel strips worth $499 thousand (418 tonnes). Cyprus alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $281K | 56% |
| Angola | $74K | 15% |
| Liberia | $46K | 9.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 7% |
| Gabon | $33K | 6.6% |
| Guinea | $27K | 5.4% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.4% |
| Sierra Leone | $1K | 0.3% |
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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported coated steel strips worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.13 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.22 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 coated steel strips to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export coated steel strips?
Yes. Lebanon exported $499 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Angola and Liberia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7212.30 (63% of the value) and 7212.40 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
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