Hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $3.2 million of hot-rolled alloy steel bar in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.6 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 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 26.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $41.6M | 117.5K t |
Where Lebanon imports hot-rolled alloy steel bar from
Russia alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.7M | 54% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 43% |
| Iran | $38K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.6% |
| France | $13K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.4% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 35% above the world average of $1.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled alloy steel bar exports from Lebanon
Exports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar by Lebanon reached $213 thousand in 2024 (166 tonnes). Liberia alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest (+892% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberia | $187K | 88% |
| Central African Republic | $13K | 6.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $9K | 4.3% |
| Kuwait | $4K | 1.7% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon hot-rolled alloy steel bar imports (HS 7228.30): 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 7228.30: Steel, alloy: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled alloy steel bar imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hot-rolled alloy steel bar worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Lebanon?
Russia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (43%) and Iran (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled alloy steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled alloy steel bar to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 92%. The peak was 2017 at $41.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
Yes. Lebanon exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Liberia, the Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled alloy steel bar is subheading 7228.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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