Copper rods imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported copper rods worth $3.2 million (293 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $3.2M | 293 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 635 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 206 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 286 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 818 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 439 t |
Where Lebanon imports copper rods from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (28%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $890K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $714K | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $457K | 14% |
| France | $352K | 11% |
| Turkey | $332K | 10% |
| China | $133K | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $109K | 3.4% |
| Syria | $96K | 3% |
| Portugal | $90K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $32K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7407
| 7407.10 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of refined copper | 76% |
| 7407.21 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 13% |
| 7407.29 | Copper: bars, rods and profiles, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc base alloys) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.05 per kg, close to the world average of $9.24.
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 7407: Copper; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of copper rods imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported copper rods worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 293 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper rods to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($890 thousand), followed by the United Arab Emirates (22%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.05 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $9.24 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 copper rods to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for copper rods?
The HS code for copper rods is heading 7407. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7407.10 (76% of the value) and 7407.21 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7407 page.
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