Flatware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flatware by Lebanon reached $4.0 million in 2024 (360 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.7 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 | $4.0M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 465 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 848 t |
Where Lebanon imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 67% |
| Turkey | $246K | 6.1% |
| Vietnam | $234K | 5.8% |
| France | $151K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $141K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $124K | 3.1% |
| India | $95K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $82K | 2% |
| Indonesia | $36K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $33K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal | 59% |
| 8215.20 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not… | 24% |
| 8215.10 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at… | 15% |
| 8215.91 | Cutlery: (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not… | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.22 per kg, 41% above the world average of $7.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flatware exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported flatware worth $327 thousand (47 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (30%), United Arab Emirates (20%), Kuwait (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $99K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $67K | 20% |
| Kuwait | $58K | 18% |
| Guinea | $13K | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $11K | 3.3% |
| Oman | $9K | 2.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $8K | 2.4% |
| United States | $7K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported flatware worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 444% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.22 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $7.95 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 flatware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $6.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export flatware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $327 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (59% of the value) and 8215.20 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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