Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $80.9 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (113.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $80.9M | 113.2K t |
| 2023 | $96.8M | 126.9K t |
| 2022 | $95.2M | 123.2K t |
| 2021 | $78.8M | 109.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 62.4K t |
| 2019 | $71.8M | 133.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 27.0K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 55.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports hot-rolled steel coils from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Egypt (23%), Turkey (22%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.7M | 29% |
| Egypt | $18.9M | 23% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 22% |
| Ukraine | $10.5M | 13% |
| Russia | $4.6M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| Iran | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $721K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $522K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm | 46% |
| 7208.26 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of 3mm or… | 18% |
| 7208.38 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 3mm or more but… | 11% |
| 7208.37 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more… | 7% |
| 7208.27 | Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less… | 6.7% |
| 7208.52 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or… | 3.4% |
| 7208.51 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm | 2% |
| 7208.54 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of less than… | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Lebanon
Exports of hot-rolled steel coils by Lebanon reached $668 thousand in 2024 (734 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (38%), Cyprus (28%), Cote d'Ivoire (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $252K | 38% |
| Cyprus | $186K | 28% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $36K | 5.4% |
| Djibouti | $35K | 5.2% |
| Liberia | $34K | 5.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $30K | 4.6% |
| Cameroon | $21K | 3.2% |
| Ghana | $21K | 3.1% |
| Guinea | $11K | 1.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 1.5% |
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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $80.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($23.7 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Turkey (22%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 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 hot-rolled steel coils to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $80.9 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2023 at $96.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Lebanon exported $668 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Cyprus and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $80.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (46% of the value) and 7208.26 (18%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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