Costume jewelry imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of costume jewelry by Lebanon reached $6.6 million in 2024 (268 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.4 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 | $6.6M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 263 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 524 t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 117 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 367 t |
Where Lebanon imports costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 69% |
| France | $546K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $472K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $255K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $90K | 1.4% |
| India | $68K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $60K | 0.9% |
| United States | $51K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $43K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7117
| 7117.90 | Jewellery: imitation, of other than base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 65% |
| 7117.19 | Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 34% |
| 7117.11 | Jewellery: imitation, cuff links and studs, of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.61 per kg, 35% below the world average of $37.81, 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.
Costume jewelry exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.2 million of costume jewelry in 2024 (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (23%), United Kingdom (11%), Kuwait (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $264K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 11% |
| Kuwait | $119K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $117K | 10% |
| United States | $91K | 7.8% |
| Switzerland | $90K | 7.8% |
| Qatar | $71K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $62K | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $50K | 4.3% |
| Bahrain | $19K | 1.6% |
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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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 7117: Imitation jewellery.
Common questions
What is the value of costume jewelry imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported costume jewelry worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 268 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply costume jewelry to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by France (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.61 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $37.81 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 costume jewelry to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $9.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export costume jewelry?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Kingdom and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for costume jewelry?
The HS code for costume jewelry is heading 7117. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7117.90 (65% of the value) and 7117.19 (34%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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