Platinum imports in Lebanon: data and top supplier countries
Lebanon imported $3.5 million of platinum in 2024 (0 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 0 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $920K | - |
| 2021 | $759K | - |
| 2020 | $728K | - |
| 2019 | $339K | - |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 0 t |
| 2017 | $370K | - |
Where Lebanon imports platinum from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $3.4M | 98% |
| France | $63K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7110
| 7110.19 | Metals: platinum, semi-manufactured | 61% |
| 7110.29 | Metals: palladium, semi-manufactured | 15% |
| 7110.21 | Metals: palladium, unwrought or in powder form | 14% |
| 7110.31 | Metals: rhodium, unwrought or in powder form | 5.5% |
| 7110.11 | Metals: platinum, unwrought or in powder form | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7110.
Platinum exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported platinum worth $2.3 million (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 93% |
| Turkey | $169K | 7.5% |
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 7110: Platinum; unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of platinum imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported platinum worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 0 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply platinum to Lebanon?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by France (2%) and Sweden (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
How have imports of platinum to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $370 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 846%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export platinum?
Yes. Lebanon exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for platinum?
The HS code for platinum is heading 7110. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 7110.19 (61% of the value) and 7110.29 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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