Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $145.3 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (215.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $199.7 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 | $145.3M | 215.6K t |
| 2023 | $199.7M | 253.6K t |
| 2022 | $173.8M | 266.0K t |
| 2021 | $133.0M | 220.6K t |
| 2020 | $105.1M | 247.0K t |
| 2019 | $190.4M | 410.8K t |
| 2018 | $99.8M | 186.6K t |
| 2017 | $77.5M | 174.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (30%), Libya (30%), Qatar (10%). Among the main suppliers, Libya grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $43.8M | 30% |
| Libya | $42.9M | 30% |
| Qatar | $14.6M | 10% |
| Iran | $13.0M | 8.9% |
| Russia | $10.4M | 7.2% |
| Oman | $4.9M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| India | $3.5M | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $1.6M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced… | 98% |
| 7214.91 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square)… | 0.9% |
| 7214.99 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section | 0.6% |
| 7214.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling | 0.1% |
| 7214.30 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, including those twisted after rolling, of free-cutting steel | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $145.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 215.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($43.8 million), followed by Libya (30%) and Qatar (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 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 forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.5 million in 2017 to $145.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $199.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (98% of the value) and 7214.91 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
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