Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel sheets by Lebanon reached $9.9 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $9.9M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 6.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.5M | 66% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 17% |
| Turkey | $720K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $525K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $171K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $171K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $71K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm | 51% |
| 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 | 41% |
| 7209.18 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 4.9% |
| 7209.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, n.e.c. in heading no. 7209 | 1.6% |
| 7209.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness exceeding 1mm but less than 3mm | 1.3% |
| 7209.25 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.4% |
| 7209.15 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 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.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 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 cold-rolled steel sheets to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (50% of the value) and 7209.16 (41%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
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