Cold-rolled steel coil imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $4.0 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports cold-rolled steel coil from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 64% |
| Italy | $803K | 20% |
| Belgium | $442K | 11% |
| Turkey | $213K | 5.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cold-rolled steel coil imports (HS 7209.16): 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 7209.16: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cold-rolled steel coil worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil is subheading 7209.16. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Lebanon, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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