Glass bottles and jars imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $40.6 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $40.6M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $47.2M | 44.1K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 60.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 71.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.3M | 73.0K t |
| 2019 | $36.2M | 74.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 40.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 31.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports glass bottles and jars from
Most of the value came from Egypt (31%), Syria (24%), Turkey (12%).
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 98% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 1.5% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $5.7 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Cyprus alone took 62% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $3.5M | 62% |
| Canada | $353K | 6.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $305K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $218K | 3.8% |
| United States | $216K | 3.8% |
| Jordan | $198K | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $185K | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $149K | 2.6% |
| Iraq | $143K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $63K | 1.1% |
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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported glass bottles and jars worth $40.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Syria (24%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $0.98 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 glass bottles and jars to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $40.6 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $47.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Lebanon exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Canada and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (98% of the value) and 7010.10 (1%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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