Float glass imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $18.8 million of float glass in 2024 (39.2 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.7 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 | $18.8M | 39.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 52.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 53.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 38.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports float glass from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $9.5M | 50% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $871K | 4.6% |
| China | $697K | 3.7% |
| Syria | $696K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $357K | 1.9% |
| India | $252K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $88K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $53K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified… | 78% |
| 7005.21 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or… | 15% |
| 7005.10 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer | 5.7% |
| 7005.30 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $1.1 million of float glass in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (20%), Senegal (14%), Zambia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+762% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $226K | 20% |
| Senegal | $151K | 14% |
| Zambia | $139K | 12% |
| Gabon | $108K | 9.7% |
| Sierra Leone | $96K | 8.6% |
| United States | $60K | 5.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $47K | 4.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $41K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $41K | 3.6% |
| Cyprus | $36K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported float glass worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and Saudi Arabia (5%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.55 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 float glass to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export float glass?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Zambia. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (78% of the value) and 7005.21 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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