Copper tubes imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported copper tubes worth $5.0 million (478 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.2 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 | $5.0M | 478 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 364 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 495 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 843 t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 920 t |
Where Lebanon imports copper tubes from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 52% |
| Italy | $747K | 15% |
| South Korea | $724K | 14% |
| Iran | $469K | 9.3% |
| Vietnam | $122K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 2.4% |
| Serbia | $71K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $54K | 1.1% |
| Greece | $49K | 1% |
| Bahrain | $46K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 92% |
| 7411.21 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-zinc base alloys (brass) | 4.5% |
| 7411.29 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper alloys (other than copper-zinc, copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys… | 3.4% |
| 7411.22 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of copper-nickel base alloys (cupro-nickel) or copper-nickel-zinc base alloys (nickel silver) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.52 per kg, close to the world average of $10.65.
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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported copper tubes worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 478 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (15%) and South Korea (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.52 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.65 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 tubes to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $7.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (92% of the value) and 7411.21 (4%). It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7411 page.
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