Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports in Lebanon: data and top supplier countries
Imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds by Lebanon reached $3.4 million in 2024. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.9 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 | $3.4M | - |
| 2023 | $5.1M | - |
| 2022 | $10.7M | - |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 0 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | - |
| 2019 | $20.9M | - |
| 2018 | $8.5M | - |
| 2017 | $11.4M | - |
Where Lebanon imports cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.2M | 65% |
| Sri Lanka | $304K | 8.9% |
| United States | $293K | 8.6% |
| India | $213K | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $121K | 3.6% |
| France | $84K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $55K | 1.6% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.8% |
Cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $1.1 million. The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (37%), Thailand (28%), Belgium (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $418K | 37% |
| Thailand | $309K | 28% |
| Belgium | $154K | 14% |
| United States | $83K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $80K | 7.1% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $8K | 0.7% |
| Qatar | $6K | 0.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imports (HS 7103.91): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7103.91: Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.
Common questions
What is the value of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 28th of 121 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to Lebanon?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Sri Lanka (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 981% on the year.
How have imports of cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Belgium. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds?
The HS code for cut rubies, sapphires and emeralds is subheading 7103.91. 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 7103 page.
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