Float glass sheets (standard) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $14.7 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (32.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $14.7M | 32.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 22.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 29.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 48.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 42.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 22.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports float glass sheets (standard) from
Egypt alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $8.1M | 55% |
| Turkey | $4.3M | 29% |
| Syria | $696K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $540K | 3.7% |
| China | $488K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $278K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $88K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $53K | 0.4% |
| Algeria | $41K | 0.3% |
| France | $34K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) exports from Lebanon
Exports of float glass sheets (standard) by Lebanon reached $836 thousand in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (20%), Senegal (18%), Gabon (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+762% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $171K | 20% |
| Senegal | $151K | 18% |
| Gabon | $108K | 13% |
| Sierra Leone | $96K | 12% |
| United States | $60K | 7.2% |
| Cayman Isds | $47K | 5.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $41K | 4.9% |
| Cyprus | $23K | 2.8% |
| Cameroon | $16K | 1.9% |
| Mali | $13K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and Syria (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. The peak was 2022 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $836 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal and Gabon. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. 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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