Glassware imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported glassware worth $21.0 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.7 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 | $21.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $18.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $30.7M | 10.8K t |
Where Lebanon imports glassware from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Egypt (13%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 44% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 13% |
| Turkey | $2.2M | 10% |
| France | $1.7M | 8% |
| Italy | $803K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $720K | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $466K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $463K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $372K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $315K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.49 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses or of glass-ceramics), of glass n.e.c. in item no. 7013.4 | 37% |
| 7013.10 | Glassware: of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018), of… | 22% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, other than of lead crystal | 15% |
| 7013.37 | Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 14% |
| 7013.91 | Glassware: n.e.c. in heading no. 7013, of lead crystal | 4.1% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics | 4% |
| 7013.42 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10… | 2.1% |
| 7013.41 | Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of lead crystal | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.84.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glassware exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported glassware worth $1.5 million (281 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (14%), Jordan (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $211K | 14% |
| Jordan | $157K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 9.2% |
| Kuwait | $130K | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $121K | 7.9% |
| Qatar | $92K | 6% |
| Tunisia | $90K | 5.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $74K | 4.8% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $68K | 4.4% |
| Syria | $46K | 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported glassware worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Egypt (13%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.84 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 glassware to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.7 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $30.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export glassware?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7013.49 (37% of the value) and 7013.10 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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