Marble rough blocks imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.6 million of marble rough blocks in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $5.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 28.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 27.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 52.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 35.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 33.9K t |
Where Lebanon imports marble rough blocks from
Most of the value came from Turkey (43%), Italy (43%), Greece (5%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+322% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.23. 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 rough blocks exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported marble rough blocks worth $1.8 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+345% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 57% |
| Italy | $408K | 23% |
| Jordan | $141K | 7.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $69K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 2.5% |
| Malta | $25K | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon marble rough blocks imports (HS 2515.12): 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 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 of 2.5 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of marble rough blocks imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported marble rough blocks worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble rough blocks to Lebanon?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (43%) and Greece (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble rough blocks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $0.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marble rough blocks to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export marble rough blocks?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Italy and Jordan. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble rough blocks?
The HS code for marble rough blocks is subheading 2515.12. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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