Marble (dressed) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported marble (dressed) worth $10.4 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.1 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 | $10.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 69.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 29.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 24.3K t |
Where Lebanon imports marble (dressed) from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.97. 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 (dressed) exports from Lebanon
Lebanon exported $2.0 million of marble (dressed) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Equatorial Guinea (25%), Nigeria (18%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | $518K | 25% |
| Nigeria | $369K | 18% |
| United States | $168K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $136K | 6.7% |
| Oman | $133K | 6.5% |
| Senegal | $105K | 5.1% |
| Guinea | $79K | 3.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $73K | 3.6% |
| Malta | $73K | 3.6% |
| France | $70K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon marble (dressed) imports (HS 6802.91): 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 6802.91: Marble, travertine and alabaster: articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Common questions
What is the value of marble (dressed) imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported marble (dressed) worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble (dressed) to Lebanon?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble (dressed) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble (dressed) to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export marble (dressed)?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria and the United States. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble (dressed)?
The HS code for marble (dressed) is subheading 6802.91. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6802 page.
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