Marble imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble by Lebanon reached $8.0 million in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.8 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 | $8.0M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 35.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 34.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 32.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 76.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 75.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 72.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports marble from
The largest suppliers were Italy (44%), Turkey (39%), Greece (6%). Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.5M | 44% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 40% |
| Greece | $454K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $356K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $208K | 2.6% |
| Iran | $190K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.6% |
| India | $28K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 0.3% |
| China | $13K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2515
| 2515.12 | Marble and travertine: merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity… | 70% |
| 2515.11 | Marble and travertine: having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a… | 24% |
| 2515.20 | Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone: alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.30 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.22. 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.
Marble exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported marble worth $2.6 million (9.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (40%), Italy (31%), Turkey (12%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| Italy | $798K | 31% |
| Turkey | $317K | 12% |
| Jordan | $142K | 5.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $69K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $35K | 1.3% |
| Iraq | $28K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 1% |
| Malta | $25K | 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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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 2515: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of marble imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported marble worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble to Lebanon?
Italy was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (39%) and Greece (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.30 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.22 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 marble to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $13.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export marble?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble?
The HS code for marble is heading 2515. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 2515.12 (70% of the value) and 2515.11 (24%). It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2515 page.
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