Copper ingots exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported copper ingots worth $12.7 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 123% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Lebanon exports copper ingots to
China alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7403
| 7403.21 | Copper: copper-zinc base alloys (brass) unwrought | 88% |
| 7403.13 | Copper: refined, unwrought, billets | 7.2% |
| 7403.19 | Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1 | 4.5% |
| 7403.22 | Copper: copper-tin base alloys (bronze) unwrought | 0% |
| 7403.29 | Copper: copper alloys n.e.c. in heading no. 7403 (other than master alloys of heading no. 7405) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 29% below the world average of $9.12, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Copper ingots imports to Lebanon
Imports of copper ingots by Lebanon reached $1.2 million in 2024 (147 tonnes). Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (36%), Italy (35%), Spain (21%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $434K | 36% |
| Italy | $425K | 35% |
| Spain | $258K | 21% |
| France | $49K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $39K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7403: Copper; refined and copper alloys, unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of copper ingots exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported copper ingots worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 150 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper ingots from Lebanon?
China was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Taiwan (1%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $9.12 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 exports of copper ingots from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2021 at $14.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import copper ingots?
Yes. Lebanon imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Italy and Spain. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper ingots?
The HS code for copper ingots is heading 7403. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7403.21 (88% of the value) and 7403.13 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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