Mirrors imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.1 million of mirrors in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.4 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 | $5.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 7.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports mirrors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 53% |
| Belgium | $618K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $360K | 7.1% |
| Egypt | $349K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $347K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $238K | 4.7% |
| France | $92K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $86K | 1.7% |
| United States | $57K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $43K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7009
| 7009.91 | Glass mirrors: unframed, excluding rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 48% |
| 7009.92 | Glass mirrors: framed, excluding rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 35% |
| 7009.10 | Glass: rear-view mirrors for vehicles | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 72% below the world average of $5.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mirrors exports from Lebanon
Exports of mirrors by Lebanon reached $501 thousand in 2024 (67 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (36%), Qatar (12%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 36% |
| Qatar | $62K | 13% |
| France | $32K | 6.4% |
| United States | $27K | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 5.4% |
| Cyprus | $25K | 5% |
| Benin | $16K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $12K | 2.3% |
| Gabon | $11K | 2.2% |
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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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors.
Common questions
What is the value of mirrors imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported mirrors worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply mirrors to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of mirrors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $5.05 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 mirrors to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export mirrors?
Yes. Lebanon exported $501 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and France. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mirrors?
The HS code for mirrors is heading 7009. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7009.91 (48% of the value) and 7009.92 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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