Iron and steel scrap exports from Lebanon: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Lebanon reached $218.0 million in 2024 (510.3 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $279.2 million.
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 | $218.0M | 510.3K t |
| 2023 | $279.2M | 599.3K t |
| 2022 | $245.5M | 535.4K t |
| 2021 | $237.3M | 625.7K t |
| 2020 | $101.0M | 392.9K t |
| 2019 | $112.4M | 399.2K t |
| 2018 | $122.4M | 373.3K t |
| 2017 | $106.5M | 384.8K t |
Where Lebanon exports iron and steel scrap to
Egypt alone took 82% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $178.8M | 82% |
| Turkey | $33.0M | 15% |
| India | $2.6M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Germany | $65K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204 | 49% |
| 7204.10 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of cast iron | 32% |
| 7204.29 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of alloy steel (excluding stainless) | 18% |
| 7204.21 | Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel | 1.3% |
| 7204.50 | Ferrous products: remelting scrap ingots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Lebanon?
Lebanon exported iron and steel scrap worth $218.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($178.8 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.44 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 iron and steel scrap from Lebanon changed since 2017?
Exports went from $106.5 million in 2017 to $218.0 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2023 at $279.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (49% of the value) and 7204.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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