Gas cylinders exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon exported gas cylinders worth $8.8 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 133% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $64K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $23K | 18 t |
Where Lebanon exports gas cylinders to
Cote d'Ivoire alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.5M | 63% |
| Ghana | $1.7M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $1.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $203K | 2.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $128K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $103K | 1.2% |
| Syria | $52K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $27K | 0.3% |
| Libya | $24K | 0.3% |
| Qatar | $17K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.36, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders imports to Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon imported gas cylinders worth $2.1 million (480 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (25%), Italy (23%), Turkey (19%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $520K | 25% |
| Italy | $478K | 23% |
| Turkey | $395K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $231K | 11% |
| Germany | $171K | 8.2% |
| United States | $127K | 6.1% |
| India | $62K | 3% |
| Spain | $45K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $28K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.6% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported gas cylinders worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy gas cylinders from Lebanon?
Cote d'Ivoire was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Ghana (19%) and Tanzania (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average export price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.36 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 exports of gas cylinders from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also import gas cylinders?
Yes. Lebanon imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Lebanon all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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